2005 Skoda Superb 1.9L Diesel · YK05 KMZ
2005 Skoda Superb (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 182,390 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- SKODA SUPERB
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK05 KMZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2012
- 182,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK05 KMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Superb (YK05 KMZ) between March 2008 and March 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YK05 KMZ Mileage History
- 05/03/200872,551 mi
- 11/03/200996,518 mi+23,967 mi
- 11/03/200996,518 mi
- 31/03/2010116,987 mi+20,469 mi
- 26/03/2011139,764 mi+22,777 mi
- 26/03/2011139,764 mi
- 24/03/2012182,390 mi+42,626 mi
- 31/03/2012182,390 mi
Average of roughly 26,976 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Superb Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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