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SJ55 UVX

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,215 mi
Last recorded153,215 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UVX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2025 153,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

general under body corrsison

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2023 147,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 99,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,751 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 76,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 73,747 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 69,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,389 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SJ55 UVX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ55 UVX, 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 SJ55 UVX registered?

SJ55 UVX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SJ55 UVX safe to buy?

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