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S653 KEG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,078 mi
Last recorded89,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 KEG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,664 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 85,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front bumper damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,538 miles

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

slight chips in windowscreen

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,395 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 59,245 miles

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

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

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

various brake pipes corroded

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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S653 KEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S653 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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What year was S653 KEG registered?

S653 KEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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