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SJ59 LRA

2009 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

305,513 mi
Last recorded305,513 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LRA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 305,513 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 299,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 177,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 269,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 269,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 252,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 11 Jan 2021 252,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 13 Jan 2020 238,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 229,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 229,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 219,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slightly split not deep enough to show cords

Fail 15 Jan 2018 219,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slightly split not deep enough to show cords

Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 209,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 197,200 miles

emmisions too clean to detect peak

items removed from interior mirror

Pass 11 Sep 2014 182,811 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 166,003 miles

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

undertrays fitted to under side of vehicle prventing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,928 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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SJ59 LRA is a 2009 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 98,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ59 LRA, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ59 LRA registered?

SJ59 LRA is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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