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SB05 ZJO

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

355,139 mi
Last recorded355,139 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZJO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 355,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 339,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 339,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 318,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 264,833 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 264,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2013 236,575 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 236,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 207,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 194,997 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 194,997 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 154,800 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 154,800 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,712 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 128,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres edges wearing

Fail 25 Oct 2010 95,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres edges wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,692 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,363 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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SB05 ZJO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 105,075 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB05 ZJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB05 ZJO registered?

SB05 ZJO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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