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S142 UGV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,942 mi
Last recorded132,942 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 UGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,942 miles

Horn tone????

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch is starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,889 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 128,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear for both rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 125,031 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring lower cup holed (2.4.C.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

battery loose in tray, not likely to fall over

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle to brakes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle to brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

battery loose in tray, not likely to fall over

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,592 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust support mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2015 114,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust support mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,323 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 111,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,751 miles

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

Oil leak

offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,522 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,020 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 84,746 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 67,413 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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S142 UGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S142 UGV, 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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S142 UGV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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