CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ57 XUW

2007 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,832 mi
Last recorded160,832 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Superb98,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 XUW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 160,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened aged/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various upper multi link bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover adrift. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2-3 mm and signs of age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various upper multi link bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover adrift. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted obstructing testable items.

rears of inner sills both n/s and o/s showing signs of corrosion.

wheel arches all round showing signs of corrosion (tape applied n/s/f arch)

Fail 19 Sep 2025 160,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened aged/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil oil mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various upper multi link bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover adrift. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2-3 mm and signs of age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various upper multi link bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover adrift. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted obstructing testable items.

rears of inner sills both n/s and o/s showing signs of corrosion.

wheel arches all round showing signs of corrosion (tape applied n/s/f arch)

Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover fallen down. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover fallen down. (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs heavily scored

various front suspension bushes and anti roll bar bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

wheel arches all round signs of bubbling/corrosion.

Fail 2 Oct 2024 153,640 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn advise rear pads when fitted and check operation of calipers. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover fallen down. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover fallen down. (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs heavily scored

various front suspension bushes and anti roll bar bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

wheel arches all round signs of bubbling/corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,718 miles

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

crack/damage front screen n/s.

front brake discs heavily scored.

n/s/f shock absorber oil mist.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cut to outer side wall.

n/s/r wheel tight on rotation (advise removal of wheel and rear brake inspection)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cut to outer side wall.

various front suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

wheel arches all round signs of bubbling/corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke under acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

crack/damage front screen n/s.

front brake discs heavily scored.

n/s/f shock absorber oil mist.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cut to outer side wall.

n/s/r wheel tight on rotation (advise removal of wheel and rear brake inspection)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cut to outer side wall.

various front suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

wheel arches all round signs of bubbling/corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,047 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,865 miles

both front shocks light oil mist.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/f tyre worn edges.

o/s/r road wheel slightly out of shape.

various front suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/deteriorating.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,665 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly out of shape.

oil mist n/s/f shock.

oil mist o/s/f shock.

slight exhaust blow front flexi pipe area.

various front suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2018 104,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,066 miles

front pads low advise brake discs when replaced.

n/s/f shock slight oil mist.

n/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,243 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,942 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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ57 XUW is a 2007 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 98,758 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 SJ57 XUW, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ57 XUW?

You can check the full history of SJ57 XUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ57 XUW registered?

SJ57 XUW is a 2007 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is SJ57 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ57 XUW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ57 XUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ57 XUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.