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R401 KSX

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,681 mi
Last recorded52,681 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 KSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

small hole in rear exhaust section

Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

small hole in rear exhaust section

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,611 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroding

play in n/s/f steering arm

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroding

play in n/s/f steering arm

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,396 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,632 miles

both rear and mainline brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 48,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear and mainline brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,975 miles

corroded brake pipe at front o/s brake flexi hose borderline. corroded brake pipes both sides rear at brake flexi joints borderline

worn tyre rear n/s @ 2.0mm

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

smallcut n/s front flexi hose n/s rear wheel bearing shows sign of roughness cut sidewall o/s rear tyre within limits

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,393 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 43,393 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,445 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 37,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 33,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,547 miles

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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R401 KSX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R401 KSX, 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 R401 KSX registered?

R401 KSX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R401 KSX safe to buy?

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