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SB55 FPY

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,548 mi
Last recorded203,548 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FPY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 203,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light illuminated

brake pad light illuminated

Fail 31 May 2010 203,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light illuminated

brake pad light illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2009 184,746 miles

bonnet catch seized up

nearside and offside rear lower road spring rubber mounting split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 184,714 miles

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

bonnet catch seized up

damage to off side frony car wing

nearside and offside rear lower road spring rubber mounting split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 165,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 144,739 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer drive shaft boot starting to split

Fail 4 Dec 2008 144,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer drive shaft boot starting to split

two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 4 Jun 2008 124,572 miles

bonnet catch seized up

nearside front side light poor

noise from of car when turning

two rear flasher light starting to turn white

Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,725 miles

Bodywork at O/S/R bumper

N/S Sill damage at front --O/S Sill damage at front

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil dampness around turbo

Warning light flashing on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2007 102,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Bodywork at O/S/R bumper

N/S Sill damage at front --O/S Sill damage at front

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Warning light flashing on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,372 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 77,029 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet catch seized up

clutch sliping

noise from offside off steering when turning pos drive joint

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,759 miles

two front outer drive shaft boots starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,857 miles

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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SB55 FPY is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB55 FPY, 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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SB55 FPY is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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