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S204 FTA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,465 mi
Last recorded39,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 FTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 39,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,712 miles

Lower BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE PERISHED BADLY

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Fail 22 Jul 2016 38,712 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail MOUNTING TO GEARBOX (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING MOUNTING (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated BACK PLATE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING MOUNTING (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated BACK PLATE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE PERISHED BADLY

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,191 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,188 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 34,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,081 miles

front brake pads will soon need replacing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,214 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,359 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 31,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 30,450 miles

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

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

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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S204 FTA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S204 FTA, 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 S204 FTA registered?

S204 FTA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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