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S873 KFJ

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,659 mi
Last recorded191,659 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 KFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 191,659 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 185,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear light assembly broken

Fail 9 Jul 2016 185,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear light assembly broken

Pass 30 Jun 2015 178,158 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 178,158 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 173,297 miles

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

Rear tyres poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2014 173,290 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 171,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 171,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 167,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 163,462 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2011 163,290 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 27 May 2010 159,052 miles

slight damage to nsr light unit / general surface corrosion on body

Pass 30 Jun 2009 158,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 158,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 158,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 158,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 157,552 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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S873 KFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S873 KFJ, 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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S873 KFJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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