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S709 CEU

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 CEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 113,960 miles

slight play steering column

slight rust rear wheel arches

temperature gauge not working

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

engine oil low

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

nearside headlight on low limit

slight damage offside front tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2013 113,960 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

engine oil low

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

nearside headlight on low limit

slight damage offside front tyre

slight play steering column

slight rust rear wheel arches

temperature gauge not working

Pass 11 Aug 2012 101,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 100,991 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,742 miles

Nearside front side light dim

Offside rear service and parking brake performance low

Oil leaks present

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Rear exhaust rubber perrished

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,432 miles

Brake load valve tight

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,021 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

srs light on

Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 70,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 70,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S709 CEU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S709 CEU, 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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S709 CEU is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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