1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · P472 MHL
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 44,302 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P472 MHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 44,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P472 MHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (P472 MHL) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P472 MHL Mileage History
- 08/02/202242,257 mi
- 13/09/202343,214 mi+957 mi
- 24/09/202443,799 mi+585 mi
- 24/09/202443,799 mi
- 23/09/202544,302 mi+503 mi
Average of roughly 565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Felicia
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: SKODA FELICIA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Rust(Serious)
Rear arches, sills, floor edges and front suspension mounting areas corrode heavily on UK cars.
- Cooling System Leaks and Overheating(Moderate)
Ageing hoses, radiators and water pumps cause coolant loss that can quickly turn into overheating on simple engines.
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