Skoda Felicia (1999)
1999 Skoda Felicia
CarHunch analysed 14,375 real MOT records for the 1999 Skoda Felicia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Felicia passes its MOT on the first attempt just 67.4% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in five examples have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—a real concern for buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly, with pass rates of 67.7% and 66.2% respectively, so fuel type won't help you pick a more reliable one.
These cars are now 25 years old and averaging nearly 69,000 miles, which is reasonable for the age, but the real story is the 3.52 failures per vehicle: these Felicia's are genuinely difficult to keep roadworthy. Check suspension, brakes, and emission systems especially carefully before buying, and budget for regular repairs—this isn't a car to buy on the cheap and hope for the best.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1999 Skoda Felicia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 11,875 | 67.7% | 3.49 |
| Diesel (17%) | 2,490 | 66.2% | 3.62 |
| LPG (0%) | 9 | 64.3% | 4.44 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Skoda Felicia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Skoda Felicia vehicles fall between 46,834 and 78,936 miles.
1999 Skoda Felicia — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 235 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Skoda Felicia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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42.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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41.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.3%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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37.2%
Oil leak
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31.2%
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
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29%
Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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