Skoda Felicia Glx Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Skoda Felicia Glx car check
Is the Skoda Felicia Glx reliable? We analysed 830 real MOT tests across 155 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Felicia Glx is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Felicia Glx.
Skoda Felicia Glx Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Felicia Glx. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Felicia Glx MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Felicia Glx to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Felicia Glx Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Skoda Felicia Glx fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Skoda Felicia Glx Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Felicia Glx owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Felicia Glx MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Felicia Glx year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 100 | 64.0% | 43,950 | 61,279 | 80,469 |
| 1998 | 175 | 59.4% | 49,634 | 66,265 | 82,741 |
| 1997 | 180 | 61.1% | 70,941 | 88,059 | 104,815 |
| 1996 | 242 | 60.7% | 63,052 | 77,713 | 94,273 |
| 1995 | 101 | 61.4% | 54,738 | 75,917 | 95,036 |
How Long Does a Skoda Felicia Glx Last?
Based on 155 Skoda Felicia Glx vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Felicia Glx Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Felicia Glx MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Felicia Glx
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
64.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests
59.4% MOT pass rate from 175 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Felicia Glx is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 64.0% across 100 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Skoda Felicia Glx Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Felicia Glx THIS CAR | 61.1% | 830 | 75,917 mi | 31 yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Man Tge 3.140 4X4 | 82.6% | 437 | 72,093 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Felicia Glx trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Felicia Glx has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.1% across 830 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Skoda Felicia Glx are brake pipe excessively corroded (140 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (87), and headlamp aim too low (78). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Skoda Felicia Glx owner drives around 6,239 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Skoda Felicia Glx models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.