Does the Skoda Felicia fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Skoda Felicia records 33.03 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 29.83 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+3.20, 95% interval +2.08 to +4.32). It ranks 159 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Skoda Felicia by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group 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”, recorded 1,586 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,586 | 15.70 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 472 | 4.67 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 211 | 2.09 |
| A wheel bearing excessively rough | 210 | 2.08 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 120 | 1.19 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Skoda Felicia gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
22.1% of Skoda Felicia MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 1,797 miles later (2,120 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,120 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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