The SKODA SUPERB (2008-13) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 TSI 125 S is a large family hatchback with generous passenger and boot space. In the UK used-car market, it bridges mainstream family cars and executive models, offering a roomier alternative to rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat without an imposing image. Its generous rear legroom and unusually useful hatch make it well suited to family trips, commuting and carrying bulky shopping. The clever split-opening boot can be accessed like a saloon or lifted as a full hatch. The 1.4-litre petrol engine offers a sensible balance for everyday driving, though this is a substantial car, not a tiny city runabout. mycarcheck.com recorded 47 look-ups covering 30 distinct VINs; checked cars averaged 108,000 miles, 9,000 miles a year and 3.4 previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation was £2,500, useful context when comparing individual cars, whose condition and history still matter.