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S42 VKE

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

33,639 mi
Last recorded33,639 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 VKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,639 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 33,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,154 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,557 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 21,557 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,301 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 15,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 14,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,067 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 14,067 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,799 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,676 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 21,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 11,924 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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S42 VKE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S42 VKE, 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 S42 VKE registered?

S42 VKE is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S42 VKE safe to buy?

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