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S709 UPV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,517 mi
Last recorded45,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 45,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,085 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape advise replacing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 42,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape advise replacing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,711 miles

one centre exhaust mounting rubber broken off

one centre exhaust mounting rubber perished & weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,873 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber perished & weak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,917 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 26,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 26,325 miles

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

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

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 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPV, 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 S709 UPV registered?

S709 UPV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S709 UPV safe to buy?

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