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S959 VKL

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,370 mi
Last recorded68,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 VKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,430 miles

both front macpherson strut casings corroding around spring seats

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front macpherson strut casings corroding around spring seats

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,063 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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S959 VKL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S959 VKL, 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 S959 VKL registered?

S959 VKL is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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