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YH09 LJA

2009 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,457 mi
Last recorded237,457 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 237,457 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated correctly (bottom)

tow bar socket fog lamp not working

Fail 27 Sep 2022 237,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated correctly (bottom)

tow bar socket fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 232,519 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 232,513 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 228,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 224,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 219,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 213,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 213,241 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 210,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo pipe area (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 210,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo pipe area (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 187,951 miles

Undershields fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Apr 2016 187,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Undershields fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 169,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 169,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 140,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns mirror repeater lamp not working but wrap round indicator to front

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH09 LJA is a 2009 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH09 LJA, 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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YH09 LJA is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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