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SF53 PYV

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

237,677 mi
Last recorded237,677 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PYV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 237,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 237,675 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 230,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 201,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 194,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 194,407 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2012 179,289 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 179,289 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 173,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 140,760 miles

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

handbrake has some reserve travel

Fail 11 May 2009 140,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake has some reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,762 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 117,762 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2008 97,112 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 96,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn close to excess

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s headlamp has a slightly reduced beam intensity

Pass 9 Nov 2007 168,687 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 150,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 150,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

offside frpnt head lamp glass smoked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 130,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 114,113 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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SF53 PYV is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 SF53 PYV, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF53 PYV registered?

SF53 PYV is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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