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SJ55 VMO

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,578 mi
Last recorded146,578 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VMO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 146,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion os sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 392,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 392,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 365,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 342,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 296,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 289,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 275,814 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 259,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 239,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 222,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 203,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 186,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 148,053 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 123,413 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,995 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,234 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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SJ55 VMO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

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

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