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YK55 HPH

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HPH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 99,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,543 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in two (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Top arm rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Top arm rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,198 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,198 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,072 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,966 miles

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

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

both rear disc's corroded

front disc pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,004 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 77,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,499 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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YK55 HPH 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 68.8%.

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 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 YK55 HPH, 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.

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YK55 HPH is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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