At a Glance
The Skoda Felicia has 33 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Felicia (1994-2001) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 404K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Skoda Felicia common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Skoda Felicia generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Skoda Felicia MOT Failures
Every reason Skoda Felicia vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 14.80% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 10.45% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.05% |
| 4 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.43% |
| 5 | Exhaust system fault | 4.94% |
| 6 | Front lamp not working | 4.30% |
| 7 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.97% |
| 8 | Driveshaft fault | 3.74% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 3.50% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.36% |
| 11 | Suspension mounting corroded | 3.30% |
| 12 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.05% |
| 13 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.90% |
| 14 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.85% |
| 15 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.80% |
| 16 | Tyre condition | 2.08% |
| 17 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.94% |
| 18 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.48% |
| 19 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.47% |
| 20 | Front suspension fault | 1.16% |
| 21 | Fog lamp not working | 1.10% |
| 22 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.98% |
| 23 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.97% |
| 24 | Track rod end worn | 0.78% |
| 25 | Indicator fault | 0.73% |
| 26 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.67% |
| 27 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.62% |
| 28 | Rear lamp not working | 0.60% |
| 29 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.55% |
| 30 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.54% |
| 31 | Chassis condition | 0.51% |
| 32 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.42% |
| 33 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.41% |
| 34 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.41% |
| 35 | Horn not working | 0.40% |
| 36 | Position lamp not working | 0.36% |
| 37 | Airbag warning light on | 0.30% |
| 38 | Parking brake condition | 0.30% |
| 39 | Brake fluid leak | 0.29% |
| 40 | Steering rack fault | 0.26% |
| 41 | Seat belt condition | 0.24% |
| 42 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.23% |
| 43 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.23% |
| 44 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.22% |
| 45 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.20% |
| 46 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.16% |
| 47 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.16% |
| 48 | Electrical switch fault | 0.14% |
| 49 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.12% |
| 50 | Headlamp fault | 0.11% |
| 51 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.11% |
| 52 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.10% |
| 53 | Brake pedal fault | 0.10% |
| 54 | ABS fault | 0.10% |
| 55 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.08% |
| 56 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.08% |
| 57 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 58 | Body security fault | 0.08% |
| 59 | Steering free play excessive | 0.08% |
| 60 | Brake caliper fault | 0.07% |
| 61 | Steering lock fault | 0.06% |
| 62 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 63 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.06% |
| 64 | Rear suspension fault | 0.06% |
| 65 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 66 | Suspension unit fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 68 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.05% |
| 69 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 70 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 71 | Steering column fault | 0.04% |
| 72 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.04% |
| 73 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.04% |
| 74 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 75 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.04% |
| 77 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 79 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 81 | Driver airbag fault | 0.03% |
| 82 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.02% |
| 83 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 84 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 85 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 87 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.02% |
| 90 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 91 | Engine oil leak | 0.02% |
| 92 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 93 | Brake lever fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.01% |
| 95 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 96 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 98 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 99 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Power steering ram fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 102 | Steering drive system fault | 0.01% |
| 103 | Suspension coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 104 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 105 | Bumper damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 106 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 108 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 114 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 115 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 119 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 120 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 121 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 126 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 128 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 134 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 140 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 149 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 158 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 159 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
Showing all 164 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Skoda Felicia MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Skoda Felicia, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Skoda Felicia problems?
Based on analysis of 404K Skoda Felicia MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 33 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake hydraulic component worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Skoda Felicia generation has the most problems?
The Skoda Felicia Felicia (1994-2001) (1994–2001) has the highest number of identified common problems (49). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Skoda Felicia?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Skoda Felicia owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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