1998 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · S577 APL
1998 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 93,711 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S577 APL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2024
- 93,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S577 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Skoda Felicia (S577 APL) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nearside rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1”; “Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))”.
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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: Poor
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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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