CarVerify

Free Car Check

S378 UBO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 UBO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,801 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished 165 70 13

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,774 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,850 miles

front brake hoses cracked, rear indicator bulbs faded.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 62,850 miles

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

front brake hoses cracked, rear indicator bulbs faded.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,098 miles

temp repair to o/s/rear lamp , all 4 susp struts rusty , n/s wiper blade starting to tear , n/s front tyre 2mm inner edge , slight play both rear wheel bearings ,

Fail 26 Jun 2008 59,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temp repair to o/s/rear lamp , all 4 susp struts rusty , n/s wiper blade starting to tear , n/s front tyre 2mm inner edge , slight play both rear wheel bearings ,

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 56,282 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,157 miles

rear number plate delaminating

some play in nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2006 53,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate delaminating

some play in nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,989 miles

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

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
Full Skoda Felicia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S378 UBO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S378 UBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S378 UBO?

You can check the full history of S378 UBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S378 UBO registered?

S378 UBO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S378 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S378 UBO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S378 UBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S378 UBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.