2003 Skoda Superb 1.9L Diesel · PY52 KZL
2003 Skoda Superb (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 194,108 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA SUPERB
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY52 KZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 194,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY52 KZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Superb (PY52 KZL) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PY52 KZL Mileage History
- 18/03/2022171,626 mi
- 10/03/2023182,835 mi+11,209 mi
- 11/03/2023182,837 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/2024194,108 mi+11,271 mi
Average of roughly 10,597 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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