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S557 CDM

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 CDM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 105,119 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 105,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 91,209 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 91,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,229 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 83,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,543 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,543 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,162 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,290 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 53,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,998 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S557 CDM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S557 CDM, 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 S557 CDM registered?

S557 CDM is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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