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S953 CGX

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,572 mi
Last recorded132,572 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 CGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 132,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to between 2.5-3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to 3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in sidewall and tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 126,630 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst section of system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch by strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills at rear in axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 122,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,299 miles

Front both front brake flexi hoses perished starting to crack

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Rear both rear brake flexi connections corroded

rear brake pipes corroded to compensator valve

Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,286 miles

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

Front both front brake flexi hoses perished starting to crack

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Rear both rear brake flexi connections corroded

rear brake pipes corroded to compensator valve

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,369 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,760 miles

slight play in o/s top stut mounting

slight sticking on o/s front brake

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,272 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 97,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 90,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre high and low spot

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,687 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

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

n/s head light stone chip

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 79,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,957 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,957 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 69,458 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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S953 CGX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S953 CGX, 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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S953 CGX is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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