2009 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · LS09 KBX

The most recent MOT, dated 7 June 2023, was a pass but flagged the rear tyres as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” on both the nearside and off‑side. The previous year’s MOT (8 June 2022) also noted a rear tyre problem – a nail in the nearside rear tyre. This shows a recurring issue with the rear tyres rather than a broader mechanical fault. The only non‑tyre defect recorded was a failed MOT on 9 June 2020, when the engine’s Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) was inoperative. No further engine‑related defects appear in the later tests, suggesting the problem was either repaired or has not resurfaced. Apart from the tyre notes, the MOT history from 2020 to 2023 is otherwise clean. Overall the trend appears stable: tyre wear is the only recurring concern, while the earlier engine warning issue has not re‑appeared. There is no evidence of a worsening pattern in major systems such as brakes, suspension or emissions. At 70,545 mi for a 2009 model the mileage is low – roughly 4,150 mi per year. Low mileage can mean less overall wear, but it can also indicate long periods of inactivity, which can lead to tyre ageing, rubber hardening and loss of sidewall integrity.