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X738 FCR

2001 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Felicia57,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 FCR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,496 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,093 miles

near side sill slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,091 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side sill slight damage

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,655 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,641 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 43,622 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,023 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,082 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres agecracking and slight runflat damage to sidewalls

centre exhaust rubber splitting

edge of n/s/f sill damaged

handbrake efficiency only 18%

Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,031 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres agecracking and slight runflat damage to sidewalls

centre exhaust rubber splitting

edge of n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,062 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

n/s sill kinked

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

surface rust on brake pipes-pipes coated with oil

Fail 29 Feb 2008 23,111 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,111 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 16,269 miles

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

cenre and rear silencers corroded recommend new

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,269 miles

cenre and rear silencers corroded recommend new

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,839 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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X738 FCR is a 2001 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 57,699 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 X738 FCR, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X738 FCR is a 2001 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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