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YT05 KGP

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

229,778 mi
Last recorded229,778 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 KGP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 229,778 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear parking brake just met the requirement

Pass 17 Mar 2018 217,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 217,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 200,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 191,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 178,797 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 168,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 156,243 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 143,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 143,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,445 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 118,090 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 25 May 2012 118,090 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)

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,941 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 20 May 2011 88,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,860 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 60,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2009 48,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,050 miles

engine took 1lit of oil.

engine under tray was hanging down due to damage. (have refitted as ness.)

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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YT05 KGP is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT05 KGP, 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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YT05 KGP is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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