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SM04 PKU

2004 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

284,838 mi
Last recorded284,838 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 PKU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 284,838 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pad wear light on

oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Apr 2012 284,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 184,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 269,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on

engine breather pipe split in two

osf tyre weaing on edges

slight damage to bonnet and both outer lower sills

Fail 20 Oct 2011 268,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on

engine breather pipe split in two

osf tyre weaing on edges

slight damage to bonnet and both outer lower sills

Pass 19 Apr 2011 255,238 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

damage to both outer sills,osf wing and grille

Pass 20 Oct 2010 238,883 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2010 238,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 224,886 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2010 224,776 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 207,593 miles

brake warning light on dash not going off

Pass 23 Apr 2009 129,938 miles

Damage at N/S Sill & bottom of N/S/R door

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Scratches along O/S of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2009 192,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Damage at N/S Sill & bottom of N/S/R door

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Scratches along O/S of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2008 177,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

accident damage to O/S/F wing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 163,737 miles

N/S front wiper blade rubber split & O/S wiper blade juddering across windscreen

Ticking noise behind dash assy

Pass 23 Oct 2007 146,424 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre worn on inside edge

offside front shockabsorber starting to leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,443 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbed on outer edge & O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 108,185 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 108,179 miles

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

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

noise from front offside wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2005 67,277 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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SM04 PKU is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PKU, 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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SM04 PKU is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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