CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH05 SWF

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,810 mi
Last recorded133,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 SWF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 133,810 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter leaking slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded at front

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,382 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 112,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 107,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 103,242 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2013 98,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,882 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 93,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front sidelights slightly dim

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2011 86,323 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,103 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,103 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 May 2009 124,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 95,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 68,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,713 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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH05 SWF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 105,075 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 YH05 SWF, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH05 SWF?

You can check the full history of YH05 SWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH05 SWF registered?

YH05 SWF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is YH05 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 SWF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 SWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH05 SWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.