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SJ59 LUW

2009 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

326,243 mi
Last recorded326,243 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LUW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 326,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 319,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 303,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

nsr shocker dust cover adrift

nsf flexy brake hose insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2018 303,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

nsr shocker dust cover adrift

nsf flexy brake hose insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2018 302,962 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2018 289,137 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 289,137 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 254,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 218,143 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 218,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 179,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 179,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 145,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 144,505 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 144,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 94,373 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,968 miles

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

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

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

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 LUW is a 2009 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

SJ59 LUW is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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