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S149 UAW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,901 mi
Last recorded52,901 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 UAW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,901 miles

Brake steel pipes to limiter valve corroding

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower brake steel pipes corroding

N/s front upper suspension mount has slight play

O/s rear tyre has cracks

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

O/s rear tyre has cracks

Lower brake steel pipes corroding

N/s front upper suspension mount has slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,434 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear wheel arches are corroding

Exhaust back box corroding

Lower and rear brake steel pipes are corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear wheel arches are corroding

Exhaust back box corroding

Lower and rear brake steel pipes are corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,677 miles

Both front lower suspension arms are corroding

Both rear wheel arches are corroding

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

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

O/s steering arm corroding

Rear fuel pipe from filler to tank has deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From cylinder to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From cylinder to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose, across rear axle to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Both front lower suspension arms are corroding

Both rear wheel arches are corroding

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

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

O/s steering arm corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,206 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,509 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,348 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 33,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,760 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 26,708 miles

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

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

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

both front and both rear coil spring lower cups showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,202 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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S149 UAW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S149 UAW, 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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S149 UAW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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