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BC16 DFN

2016 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DFN
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,589 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box skin slightly peeling off

Fail 28 Jul 2026 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box skin slightly peeling off

Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box skin slightly peeled off

Fail 30 Jul 2025 104,229 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box skin slightly peeled off

Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 94,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush not attached to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush not attached to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,032 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,168 miles

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 47,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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BC16 DFN is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC16 DFN is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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