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SB55 KNP

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,834 mi
Last recorded178,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KNP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 178,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 173,249 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 173,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 162,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 148,562 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 148,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 110,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 110,934 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,928 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on edges still above limit in central three quarters

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,091 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KNP is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 105,075 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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