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SM04 ELH

2004 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,630 mi
Last recorded129,630 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 ELH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

front both headlamp misting

Fail 24 Aug 2015 129,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

front both headlamp misting

Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,929 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 118,929 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,096 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 91,198 miles

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

both rear tyre outer wall has small cut

both side sill impact damaged

Fail 8 May 2012 91,198 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre outer wall has small cut

both side sill impact damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 168,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 100,414 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 100,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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SM04 ELH is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 105,717 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 SM04 ELH, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM04 ELH registered?

SM04 ELH is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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