1998 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · S257 ADO
1998 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 43,334 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S257 ADO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 43,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S257 ADO 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 1998 Skoda Felicia (S257 ADO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S257 ADO Mileage History
- 17/10/202343,172 mi
- 17/10/202343,173 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202443,327 mi+154 mi
- 17/10/202443,328 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/202543,334 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 82 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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