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SM56 JLX

2007 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,630 mi
Last recorded238,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2007 Skoda Superb98,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 JLX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 238,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 238,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag and brake wear lights staying on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 221,339 miles

air bag andbrake wear warning lights on

Fail 1 Jul 2011 221,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag andbrake wear warning lights on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 206,878 miles

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

air bag warning light on dash not going off

nearside and offside front lower suspenion arm bushes worn [ at rear of wheel ]

nearside and offside rear lower road spring rubber mountings split

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 183,064 miles

air bag warning light on dash not going off and brake warning light on dash not going off

bonnet chatch seized up

nearside front tyre worn on edges and nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 157,774 miles

Exhaust downpipe hitting gearbox

Exhaust emmisions just met 3.00 limit

Exhaust front pipe to manifold 1 nut not tightened up to flange

Hole in floor due to damage under N/S seat & carpet

O/S/F door outer trim at bottom loose

Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,727 miles

2 nails in N/S/R tyre & scrubbed on outer edge

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 131,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

2 nails in N/S/R tyre & scrubbed on outer edge

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,520 miles

Dampness in N/S/F light unit

O/S Dipped headlight dull

Fail 19 Jan 2009 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Dampness in N/S/F light unit

O/S Dipped headlight dull

Plasters missing in first aid kit

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,012 miles

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)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,050 miles

Plastic underside cover loose at N/S

Water dampness in boot

Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 109 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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SM56 JLX is a 2007 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM56 JLX, 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.

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What year was SM56 JLX registered?

SM56 JLX is a 2007 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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