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S585 UMS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,548 mi
Last recorded28,548 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 UMS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 28,548 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 28,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 26,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 26,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 23,732 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 21,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,218 miles

39% rear parking brake performance imbalance

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 17,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

39% rear parking brake performance imbalance

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 17,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,848 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 16,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,311 miles

Both front top mounts slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,433 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 15,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,699 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 13,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,147 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 10,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,245 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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S585 UMS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S585 UMS, 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 UMS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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