Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A (2020)

168 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2020 Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 168 real MOT records for the 2020 Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2020 Skoda Superb PHEV is meaningfully more reliable than average, with an 89.6% first-time pass rate against the UK's 80% benchmark. The dangerous defect rate of 13.7% is well within acceptable territory for a vehicle of this age and complexity, so there's no systemic safety concern flagging here.

These cars are running at sensible mileages for their age—just under 45,000 miles on average—and they're racking up only 0.42 failures per test, which suggests the powertrain and hybrid systems are holding up well. With three advisories per vehicle typical, budget for minor wear items, but this is a solid ownership prospect; get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the battery management system and you'll know what you're buying into.

Generally reliable 9.6% above UK average
89.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
39,478
typical mileage
29,617–58,688 middle half
13.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.42
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,617
low mileage
39,478
typical
58,688
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A vehicles fall between 29,617 and 58,688 miles.

2020 Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 160 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

159 160 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.42
Avg failures per vehicle
3.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Skoda Superb L And K Iv PHEV S A:

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