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W729 VLO

2000 Skoda Felicia Classic

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,153 mi
Last recorded91,153 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Felicia Classic59,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 VLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Classic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,153 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,620 miles

nearside cv gaiter perished/play in both rear strut top mounts/front brake pads look low

offside bodywork damage/exhaust blowing at joint and baffles loose/play in offside front lower arm bush

very low on fuel

Fail 21 Feb 2008 81,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside cv gaiter perished/play in both rear strut top mounts/front brake pads look low

offside bodywork damage/exhaust blowing at joint and baffles loose/play in offside front lower arm bush

very low on fuel

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,508 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,300 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 70,295 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 60,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,733 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Classic?

Based on 727 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,670
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 91
Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Headlamp aim too low 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
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W729 VLO is a 2000 Skoda Felicia Classic in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Felicia Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 59,530 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 Classic fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W729 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Felicia Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W729 VLO is a 2000 Skoda Felicia Classic, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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