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S53 FFW

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,913 mi
Last recorded42,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 FFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 42,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 42,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,474 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 36,410 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 31,384 miles

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

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

Steering column upper bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2015 31,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering colume upper bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,063 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

both rear tyres starting to perish, o/s near limit.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 29,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

both rear tyres starting to perish, o/s near limit.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 23,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 23,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 18,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 18,563 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,315 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres slightly cracked and scuffed on sidewalls

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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S53 FFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S53 FFW, 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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S53 FFW is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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