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S252 UPV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 116,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 116,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 116,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 111,390 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,232 miles

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,782 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,782 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,549 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 91,514 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,741 miles

Play in o/s front suspension top mount

Fail 23 Oct 2006 76,741 miles

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

Play in o/s front suspension top mount

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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S252 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S252 UPV, 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 S252 UPV registered?

S252 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S252 UPV safe to buy?

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