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V197 DCT

2000 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Felicia60,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 DCT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,621 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system no good (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all tyres perished adv change now

major oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,547 miles

All tyres wearing low on tread

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 88,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All tyres wearing low on tread

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,535 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

some corrosion of all metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,535 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres close to legal limit

some corrosion of all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,632 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 84,632 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,322 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,322 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,175 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 59,840 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,840 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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V197 DCT is a 2000 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V197 DCT, 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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V197 DCT is a 2000 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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