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S153 XYA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,120 mi
Last recorded56,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 XYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,120 miles

FRONT WINGS RUSTY

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,108 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT MOUNT UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT MOUNT UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 48,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,587 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 47,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,592 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,666 miles

Both front spring saddles starting to corrode on struts.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,779 miles

O/S/F tyre has thorn through outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,344 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 32,344 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 31,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,917 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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S153 XYA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S153 XYA, 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 S153 XYA registered?

S153 XYA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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