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S537 KDG

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 KDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,530 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded but not structural and not considered dangerous to other road users.

Both rear arches corroded and appear to have filler in them.

Corrosion hole to nearside inner arch at rear but outside prescribed area.

Offside rear inner arch corroded and holed at rear but outside prescribed areas.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front wheel arches corroded but not structural and not considered dangerous to other road users.

Both rear arches corroded and appear to have filler in them.

Corrosion hole to nearside inner arch at rear but outside prescribed area.

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

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded and holed at rear but outside prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,578 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded.

Rear arches have been filled but appear sound.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Lower spring cup corroded and holed. (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes out of balance through range.

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

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded.

Rear arches have been filled but appear sound.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,950 miles

Some front brake inbalance

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,008 miles

Offside headlamp bracket cracked but headlamp not insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2013 66,008 miles

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

Offside headlamp bracket cracked but headlamp not insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,349 miles

Offside headlamp bracket cracked (not insecure)

Offside rear wheel bearing a little noisy

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,349 miles

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

Offside headlamp bracket cracked (not insecure)

Offside rear wheel bearing a little noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 44,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,100 miles

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Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

different size tyres on each axle

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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S537 KDG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S537 KDG, 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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S537 KDG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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