2003 Skoda Superb 1.9L Diesel · KV53 ABZ
2003 Skoda Superb (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,514 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA SUPERB
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV53 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 144,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV53 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Superb (KV53 ABZ) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KV53 ABZ Mileage History
- 06/09/2024132,127 mi
- 10/09/2024132,131 mi+4 mi
- 08/09/2025136,226 mi+4,095 mi
- 08/09/2025136,226 mi
- 16/10/2026144,514 mi+8,288 mi
Average of roughly 5,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Superb Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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