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SJ55 VMF

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

267,173 mi
Last recorded267,173 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VMF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 267,173 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 267,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 255,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 244,403 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 244,403 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 231,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 220,946 miles

Brake wear indicator on at dash

Small cut at O/S/R tyre [outer edge]

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Fail 17 Jan 2012 220,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brake wear indicator on at dash

N/S/F door [outer trim] loose

N/S/R door not oppening from inside

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small cut at O/S/R tyre [outer edge]

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Tow bar wiring loose

Pass 20 Jul 2011 200,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake w/l stays on dash

meter 7 mins out

meter not sealed

n/s/r cover for shock absorber free

o/s/r brakes binding

scuff n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Feb 2011 194,100 miles

brake warning light on dash not going off

nearside and offside front lower suspenion bushes worn [ bushes at rear of wheel ]

tow bar wires loose at exhaust tail pipe

Pass 9 Aug 2010 175,192 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 162,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 145,126 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 14,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 130,048 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,048 miles

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

name on on nearside rear door

offside front tyre on limit 1,6 mm

Pass 5 Aug 2008 112,608 miles

noise from offside front of car when turning right pos drive shaft

Pass 4 Feb 2008 96,901 miles

offside rear tyre worn on innside edge just met 1,6 mm

two front outer drive shaft boot clips loose

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,715 miles

nearside and offside front outer drive shaft all four clips loose

Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,713 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SJ55 VMF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

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

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