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R205 FDX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,809 mi
Last recorded54,809 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 FDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,564 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 52,248 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill marked in yellow crayon (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Unable to check rear passenger seats for security and passenger rear seat belts due to seats folded down for transporting goods

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,020 miles

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,292 miles

rear shock absober casings are corroding,have oil sprayed to protect,advise.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,766 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,058 miles

both rear shocks rusty

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 44,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear shocks rusty

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,400 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,151 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,660 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

o/s/r tyre has ex-ageing cracks and is out of round but not buldged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,660 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

o/s/r tyre has ex-ageing cracks and is out of round but not buldged

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,775 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,792 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear brake pipe ferrals are lightly corroded

rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 24,728 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R205 FDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R205 FDX, 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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What year was R205 FDX registered?

R205 FDX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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