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S967 UMS

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,637 mi
Last recorded31,637 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 UMS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 31,637 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 30,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 30,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill marked with chalk do not cover with piant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting turet marked with chalk no not cover with paint (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 27,916 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,716 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 27,711 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 26,152 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 26,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak from oil pressure switch and oil fiter ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,579 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 25,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top strut mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,269 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 25,266 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 24,492 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,234 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 23,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,535 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 22,525 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 21,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of radiator leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,902 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 19,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,904 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 18,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 16,519 miles

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

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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S967 UMS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S967 UMS, 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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S967 UMS is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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