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B11 FCL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 FCL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 64,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, floor, outer sill and inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine hunts and cuts out intermittently

Free play/movement detected in off side front upper strut mounting

Front lower cross member damaged

Near side and off side front inner wheel arches corroded

Near side front suspension may be damaged. Advise geometry checked. Vehicle is modified and incorrect wheel fitted to this corner.

Off side front cv boot deteriorated

Off side front inner sill to floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

accident damage to front cross member

radiator insecure

underside heavily coated

Fail 13 Nov 2019 62,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

accident damage and heavy corrosion to front cross member advise attention

radiator insecure

underside heavily coated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,621 miles

underneath of car heavily under sealed.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,015 miles

N/s sill badly corroded

O/s inner cv gaitor damaged

O/s sill badly corroded

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,725 miles

both front brake disc,s pitted

both front wings top mounting to inner wings corroded

differant size tyres front and rear

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,725 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc,s pitted

both front wings top mounting to inner wings corroded

differant size tyres front and rear

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise nearside front wing is becoming corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP WING EDGE CORROSION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,679 miles

Clicking heard from front wheels (turning on lock) indicating worn constant velocity joints, no actual play found.

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible.

Front to rear & offside rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside front wing lip/joint corroded & holed, not considered part of prescribed area.

Offside front & nearside front brake hoses deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Offside front & nearside front brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Part of nearside front inner wing undersealed.

Play in rear wheel bearings (both sides), not considered excessive.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Clicking heard from front wheels (turning on lock) indicating worn constant velocity joints, no actual play found.

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible.

Front to rear & offside rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside front wing lip/joint corroded & holed, not considered part of prescribed area.

Offside front & nearside front brake hoses deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Offside front & nearside front brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Part of nearside front inner wing undersealed.

Play in rear wheel bearings (both sides), not considered excessive.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,903 miles

1) O/S/F CV Gaiter perished. 2) N/S/F Brake flexi hose deteriorated, no visible reinforcement showing.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1) O/S Wiper blade split. 2) O/S/F CV Gaiter perished. 3) N/S/F Brake flexi deteriorated, no visible reinforcement showing.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,578 miles

Exhaust deteriorated & leaking slightly, not affecting emissions.

Nearside front brake hose deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside rear foot-brake effort lower & slower than offside rear, not excessively.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Offside sill corroded, not excessively.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,737 miles

Previously advised brake pipes cleaned & oiled.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 75,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear brake pipes (load sensor to flexible hoses) corroded, not excessively.

Front brake pipes corroded, not excessively.

Nearside front tyre worn almost to limit.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside rear brake pipe (to cylinder) corroded, not excessively.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,336 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,292 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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B11 FCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B11 FCL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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