63.0% of Skoda Felicias passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 947 first tests): 58.7% at the first attempt and 4.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 13% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 112.6 (95% CI 104.1–121.2; 100 = normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 63.0 | % | incl. 4.3% fixed at the test centre | 2024 | 947 |
| Passed at the first attempt | 58.7 | % | all first tests | 2024 | 947 |
| MOT Risk Index (95% CI 104.1–121.2) | 112.6 | index | 100 = normal for its age · rank 581 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age) | 2024 | 947 |
| Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure | 32.4 | per 100 | 17.3 same-age | 2019–2024 | 10100 |
| Dangerous defects | 13.6 | per 100 | 11.2 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 10100 |
| Advisory items | 251.1 | per 100 | 127.1 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 10100 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 581 | of 761 | published models, 1 = fails least for its age | 2024 | 947 |
| Best rank within its 95% interval | 497 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 947 |
| Worst rank within its 95% interval | 659 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 947 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 109.6 to 112.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
Skoda Felicia MOTs fail most often on suspension: 33 per 100 tests, against 29.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 33 | per 100 | 29.8 | 2019–2024 | 3336 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 32.4 | per 100 | 17.3 | 2019–2024 | 3272 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.7 | per 100 | 36.0 | 2019–2024 | 3206 |
| Brakes | 31.6 | per 100 | 24.4 | 2019–2024 | 3190 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.5 | per 100 | 10.5 | 2019–2024 | 1465 |
| Visibility | 12.2 | per 100 | 13.2 | 2019–2024 | 1230 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Skoda Felicia advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: body, chassis, structure advisories became a fail at the next MOT 25.1% of the time.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.1 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1065 |
| Suspension | 22.1 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 2120 |
| Brakes | 18.9 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 2626 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1168 |
| Tyres | 8.9 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1414 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.0 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 608 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Skoda Felicia MOTs flag brakes most: 83 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 83 | per 100 | 34.7 | 2019–2024 | 8379 |
| Suspension | 63.7 | per 100 | 26.2 | 2019–2024 | 6435 |
| Tyres | 33.8 | per 100 | 39.7 | 2019–2024 | 3411 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.3 | per 100 | 4.6 | 2019–2024 | 2055 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.7 | per 100 | 5.2 | 2019–2024 | 1885 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 10.3 | per 100 | 2.5 | 2019–2024 | 1038 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For Skoda Felicias aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 24.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,291).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 12.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 10.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 9.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 9.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 8.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 5.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 4.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 2.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 333 cars) | 2.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 333 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 20.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 17.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 15.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 14.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 10.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 6.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 4.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 459 cars) | 2.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 459 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 24.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 20.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 20.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 19.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 16.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 12.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 8.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 4.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 3.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 0.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 635 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass | 16.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass | 10.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass | 9.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass | 6.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass | 5.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass | 2.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass | 2.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass | 0.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1415 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 21.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 16.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 15.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 13.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 8.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 7.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 5.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 2.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 0.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 0.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1901 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail | 24.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail | 21.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail | 19.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail | 18.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail | 13.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail | 10.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail | 6.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail | 4.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail | 1.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 | |
| Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail | 0.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2291 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The Skoda Felicia gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 136.8 major and 22.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous defects | 13.6 | per 100 | 11.2 | 2019–2024 | 10100 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At every age shown, Skoda Felicias fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 19, where they fail less often: 46.6% against 47.7% (2024, n = 931).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 19 | 46.6 | % fail | 47.7 | 2024 | 931 |
| Age 20 | 47.3 | % fail | 47.4 | 2024 | 1599 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Skoda Felicia build years range from index 95.3 to 97.3 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 947).
No Skoda Felicia build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,017 tests, 95% interval 88.3–106.0) | 97.2 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 1017 |
| Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 2,063 tests, 95% interval 89.2–101.4) | 95.3 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 2063 |
| Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 2,614 tests, 95% interval 91.8–102.8) | 97.3 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 2614 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Expected repair cost per Skoda Felicia MOT: about £180 (up to about £342 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 947).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected repair bill | 180.2 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 947 |
| Estimated range lower | 180.2 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 947 |
| Estimated range upper | 342.3 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 947 |
| Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner) | 59.4 | GBP expected contribution | 180 | price catalogue | 947 |
| Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback) | 47.4 | GBP expected contribution | 150 | price catalogue | 947 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid) | 44.4 | GBP expected contribution | 140 | price catalogue | 947 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer | 29 | GBP expected contribution | 200 | price catalogue | 947 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Skoda Felicia and 4 as often or more. The Skoda Felicia has an MOT Risk Index of 112.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 947).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Felicia (this model) | 112.6 | index | 100 = normal | 2024 | 947 |
| Mazda 323 | 111.1 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 1334 |
| Hyundai Accent | 113.4 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 1705 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 115.7 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 1482 |
| Ford Freedom | 105.6 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 1448 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 115.2 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 2540 |
| Hyundai Matrix | 112.9 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 3471 |
| Rover 45 | 106.8 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 2003 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 109 | index | 112.6 | 2024 | 2605 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At ages 15+, 40.4% of Skoda Felicias with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 38.8% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 184). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 31.5–50%) | 40.4 | % failed first time | 2024 | 104 | |
| Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 34.9–53.4%) | 43.9 | % failed first time | 2024 | 107 | |
| Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 28.8–49.7%) | 38.8 | % failed first time | 2024 | 80 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
24.3% of Skoda Felicias tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 4.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,444).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 miles | 24.3 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 2444 | |
| 150,000 miles (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 3.7–4.5%) | 4.1 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 413 | |
| 200,000 miles (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 0.5–0.8%) | 0.7 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 65 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Skoda Felicia index is 114.1, against 106.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 947).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage adjusted index | 114.1 | index | 106.6 | 2019–2024 | 947 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
No Skoda Felicia engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 947).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,918 tests, 95% interval 94.3–104.5) | 99.4 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 1918 |
| Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,867 tests, 95% interval 94.4–104.6) | 99.5 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 1867 |
| Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre | 100.5 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 5684 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Skoda Felicia fails first-time MOTs most in Plymouth (PL): 60.8% against 43.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 158).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 53.0–68.0%) | 60.8 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 158 |
| Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 50.0–66.3%) | 58.4 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 137 |
| Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 47.7–65.0%) | 56.6 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 122 |
| Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 14.4–30.0%) | 21.1 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 104 |
| Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 17.5–34.3%) | 25 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 100 |
| Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 21.9–36.8%) | 28.8 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 139 |
| Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 47.4–59.3%) | 53.4 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 264 |
| Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 44.0–61.6%) | 52.9 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 121 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 43.3–59.5%) | 51.4 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 142 |
| Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 41.4–59.5%) | 50.4 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 113 |
| Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 45.0–55.0%) | 50 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 388 |
| Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 43.2–56.8%) | 50 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 206 |
| Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 42.1–56.3%) | 49.2 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 185 |
| Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 39.6–57.8%) | 48.6 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 111 |
| Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 40.0–57.0%) | 48.5 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 130 |
| Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 41.4–55.1%) | 48.3 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 201 |
| Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 39.6–56.6%) | 48.1 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 129 |
| Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 38.6–57.6%) | 48.0 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 102 |
| Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 40.3–54.2%) | 47.2 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 195 |
| Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 40.6–53.6%) | 47.1 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 221 |
| Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 40.2–51.6%) | 45.9 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 290 |
| Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 35.2–54.3%) | 44.5 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 101 |
| Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 36.4–52.3%) | 44.2 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 147 |
| Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 34.7–53.4%) | 43.8 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 105 |
| Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 37.9–49.3%) | 43.5 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 285 |
| Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 35.5–50.4%) | 42.8 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 166 |
| Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 37.3–47.3%) | 42.2 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 367 |
| Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 34.5–49.8%) | 41.9 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 155 |
| Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 34.4–49.4%) | 41.7 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 163 |
| Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 34.4–47.8%) | 40.9 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 203 |
| Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 33.9–47.5%) | 40.5 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 195 |
| Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 32.7–48.1%) | 40.1 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 152 |
| Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 33.2–47.0%) | 39.9 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 188 |
| Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 31.6–48.7%) | 39.8 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 123 |
| Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 28.3–45.6%) | 36.5 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 115 |
| Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 28.9–44.7%) | 36.4 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 140 |
| Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 27.8–44.9%) | 35.9 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 117 |
| Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 25.9–39.0%) | 32.1 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 193 |
| Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 25.2–38.6%) | 31.5 | % fail first time | 41.3 | 2024 | 184 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Allowing for age, Skoda Felicia MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.4 times the national rate: 1.03% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 362).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt belt susceptibility | 1.4 | ratio estimate | 1 | 2024 + geographic layers | 362 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of failed Skoda Felicia MOTs, 21.4% were retested the same day and a further 70.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 2,957).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day retest | 21.4 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 2957 |
| Retest within 10 days | 70.7 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 2957 |
| Clean MOT streak | 19.0 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1719 |
| Repeat advisory | 49.0 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1719 |
| Decreasing odometer | 1.5 | % mileage anomaly | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 2275 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
36.5% of Skoda Felicias that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 35.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 805). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 35.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat after fail | 36.5 | % | 35.5 | 2019–2024 | 805 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
On Skoda Felicias, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and suspension failures turn up together 3.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 197).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.8) | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 197 |
| Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.2) | 3.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 37 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.1) | 3.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 40 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.1) | 3.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 39 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4) | 2.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 177 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 100 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.9) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 30 |
| Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.1) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 148 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes + Suspension | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 722 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.5) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 44 |
| Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 249 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.3) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 50 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 737 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 550 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 143 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 79 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 396 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 132 |
| Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 129 |
| Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 654 |
| Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 218 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 233 |
| Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 127 |
| Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 368 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 394 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.6) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 170 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 392 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.6) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 152 |
| Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.9) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 39 |
| Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.5) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 105 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 261 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Brakes | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 711 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Suspension | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 753 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.5) | 2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 65 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 756 |
| Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 298 |
| Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 318 |
| Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.5) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 59 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1) | 1.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 389 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.1) | 1.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 174 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 17 | tests with both | 2024 | 17 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 14 | tests with both | 2024 | 14 | |
| Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 9 | tests with both | 2024 | 9 | |
| Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 9 | tests with both | 2024 | 9 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 8 | tests with both | 2024 | 8 | |
| Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 7 | tests with both | 2024 | 7 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 7 | tests with both | 2024 | 7 | |
| Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 6 | tests with both | 2024 | 6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVSA recall campaigns matched | 1 | campaigns | DVSA register | DVSA register | 947 |
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Skoda Felicias fail first time most in February (47.7%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in August (39.3%) (2024, n = 947).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.4 | % fail first time | 31.1 | 2024 | 928 |
| February | 47.7 | % fail first time | 30.0 | 2024 | 830 |
| March | 44.3 | % fail first time | 28.3 | 2024 | 916 |
| April | 43.7 | % fail first time | 29.8 | 2024 | 673 |
| May | 43.3 | % fail first time | 28.8 | 2024 | 697 |
| June | 44.0 | % fail first time | 28.1 | 2024 | 737 |
| July | 43.8 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 840 |
| August | 39.3 | % fail first time | 29.2 | 2024 | 894 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 40.8 | % fail first time | 28.2 | 2024 | 895 |
| October | 45 | % fail first time | 30.3 | 2024 | 1160 |
| November | 43.2 | % fail first time | 30.6 | 2024 | 905 |
| December | 44.8 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 625 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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n < 500 in this group. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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n < 500 in this group. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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no match in the other-country inspection register. 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 947 initial Skoda Felicia tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 947 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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MOT Risk Index (2026). Skoda Felicia MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/skoda-felicia/
How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.
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58.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (947 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 947 primary tests: 41.29% failed first time and 63.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 112.6 is shown separately.