Skoda Felicia (2001)
2001 Skoda Felicia
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2001 Skoda Felicia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Skoda Felicia's 68.8% first-time pass rate sits 11 percentage points below the UK average, signalling below-average reliability for its age. One in five of these cars have been flagged with a dangerous defect during MOT testing, which is a genuine buyer concern worth taking seriously.
These Felicias are running at modest mileages—56,425 miles median, which is reasonable for a 23-year-old car—yet they're accumulating nearly 4 failures per test on average, suggesting wear and corrosion issues rather than abuse. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the braking system, suspension, and exhaust mountings, since advisories cluster around these areas and often escalate into failures.
What to check before buying a 2001 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.
- ⚠️ 20.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (79%) | 118 | 69% | 4.03 |
| Diesel (21%) | 31 | 68.3% | 3.39 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 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 2001 Skoda Felicia vehicles fall between 38,976 and 73,174 miles.
2001 Skoda Felicia — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 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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56%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53.5%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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47.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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34.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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34%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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31.4%
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
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30.2%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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