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YJ03 KXE

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,530 mi
Last recorded161,530 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KXE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 161,530 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit recomend to be striped and cleaned. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end rub has play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake app slightly out

both front wings,sills and rear wings all have corrosion.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 161,528 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit recomend to be striped and cleaned. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end rub has play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake app slightly out

both front wings,sills and rear wings all have corrosion.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded pitted & worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint deteriorated & slight leak/ (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 156,110 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Top securing bolts missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle requires repositioning above stop button (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter not secured (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded pitted & worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint deteriorated & slight leak/ (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 134,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 119,429 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 119,424 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wire (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 110,506 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

both outer sill lower edges slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 97,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both side (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 141,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 141,136 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,758 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,758 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,594 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,787 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,787 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 50,981 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 31,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YJ03 KXE is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 YJ03 KXE, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ03 KXE is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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