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YM52 SJU

2002 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

203,466 mi
Last recorded203,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 SJU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 203,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2012 203,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2011 189,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Part of offside front plastic inner wheel arch loose

Pass 25 Jan 2011 189,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Part of offside front plastic inner wheel arch loose

Pass 28 Jan 2010 175,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 175,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 159,984 miles

N/S/F cv boot leaking grease but no split on insecurity found

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 158,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F cv boot leaking grease but no split on insecurity found

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 126,060 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 125,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e) DANGEROUS

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 3 Jan 2007 94,334 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 94,334 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 64,144 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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YM52 SJU is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 YM52 SJU, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM52 SJU registered?

YM52 SJU is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YM52 SJU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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