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V178 GLS

2000 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,882 mi
Last recorded59,882 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Felicia60,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 GLS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,882 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,060 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,060 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,897 miles

front tyres cracking but ok for mot

Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,897 miles

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

front tyres cracking but ok for mot

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V178 GLS is a 2000 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,960 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 V178 GLS, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V178 GLS registered?

V178 GLS is a 2000 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V178 GLS safe to buy?

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