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SH55 GEK

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 GEK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,057 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 114,195 miles

Front exhaust is covered with bandage can not assess adequately. under-trays & covers fitted can not assess adequately.

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery insecure. n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges. n/s/f track rod end has slight play. o/s/f sill slightly damaged. Windscreen has chip in Zone A.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 114,195 miles

Front exhaust is covered with bandage can not assess adequately. under-trays & covers fitted can not assess adequately.

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

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

battery insecure. n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges. n/s/f track rod end has slight play. o/s/f sill slightly damaged. Windscreen has chip in Zone A.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 281,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 281,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 260,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 213,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 166,182 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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SH55 GEK is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SH55 GEK, 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 SH55 GEK registered?

SH55 GEK is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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