Skoda Felicia
From 1,991 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Felicias fare better: 2000 models pass at 65.7% vs 68.5% for 1999.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 226 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 226 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 99 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 86 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 79 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 76 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 71 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 71 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 69 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 63 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 61 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.1% of Felicia failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 23.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £218.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 74.1% while Petrol versions pass at 65.7%, a 8 percentage point gap.
Skoda Felicia on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 243 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 243. At this rate, roughly 13.2 years until none remain. Now at 4.1% of its peak (78,305 in 2000 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 712 | 2,509 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2025 Q2 | 728 | 2,515 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2025 Q1 | 741 | 2,518 | +0 | -78 | -78 |
| 2024 Q4 | 773 | 2,564 | +0 | -127 | -127 |
| 2024 Q3 | 827 | 2,637 | +0 | -79 | -79 |
| 2024 Q2 | 872 | 2,671 | +1 | -39 | -38 |
| 2024 Q1 | 906 | 2,675 | +0 | -41 | -41 |
| 2023 Q4 | 937 | 2,685 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
6 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Pick-Up 1.9D | Diesel | 108 | 23% |
| Felicia Lxi | Petrol | 99 | 21% |
| Felicia Fun | Petrol | 77 | 17% |
| Felicia Classic | Petrol | 62 | 13% |
| Felicia L | Petrol | 60 | 13% |
| Felicia Gli | Diesel | 57 | 12% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 65.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1999 | 68.5% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1998 | 68% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1997 | 66.8% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
1 earlier years
| 1996 | 70.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Felicias tested had between 53,378 and 101,897 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,592 median miles, the Felicia has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Felicia MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Felicia has a 67.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,991 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Felicia?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Felicia is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 226 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Skoda Felicias are on UK roads?
There are 712 Skoda Felicias currently licensed on UK roads, with 2,509 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Felicia at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Felicia is 84,592 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 53,378 and 101,897 miles.
Buying a used Felicia?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £218 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 54.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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