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S585 KEG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 KEG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel arches very rusty

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 121,322 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel arches very rusty

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheel arches rusty

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 119,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheel arches rusty

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,298 miles

rear steel pipes rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 116,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear steel pipes rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,805 miles

both front anti-roll drop link bushes cracked and pershied,

both rear wheel arches rusty

front coil spring rusty

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2013 113,805 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti-roll drop link bushes cracked and pershied,

both rear wheel arches rusty

front coil spring rusty

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o.s.f brake brake pipes corroded,

Fail 26 Mar 2012 110,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no rear view mirror,

o.s.f brake brake pipes corroded,

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,885 miles

acceptable damage to windscreen.

both front anti-roll bar bushes cracked and pershied.

middle exhaust box slight blow

n.s.f door glass broken.

n.s.f tyre wearing inner edge

o.s.f shocker gaiter split

o.s.f steel brake pipe corroded.

rear steel brake pipes corroded,

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 107,885 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

acceptable damage to windscreen.

both front anti-roll bar bushes cracked and pershied.

middle exhaust box slight blow

n.s.f door glass broken.

n.s.f tyre wearing inner edge

o.s.f shocker gaiter split

o.s.f steel brake pipe corroded.

rear steel brake pipes corroded,

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,081 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack in front number plate

Fail 26 Mar 2009 88,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,068 miles

o.s.r tyre wearing inner edge.

rear indictors pale in colour.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,603 miles

acceptable play in o.s.f upper srut mounting.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,875 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 58,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S585 KEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S585 KEG, 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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S585 KEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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