1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · R726 BKN
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 67,314 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1289cc
R726 BKN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2011
- 67,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
R726 BKN Mileage History
- 31/10/200545,351 mi
- 04/11/200545,351 mi
- 09/01/200751,286 mi+5,935 mi
- 25/01/200854,931 mi+3,645 mi
- 28/01/200957,836 mi+2,905 mi
- 14/02/200957,843 mi+7 mi
- 12/02/201062,738 mi+4,895 mi
- 12/02/201167,256 mi+4,518 mi
- 14/02/201167,314 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 4,152 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R726 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (R726 BKN) between October 2005 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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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