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BG16 RFN

2016 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,402 mi
Last recorded109,402 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 RFN
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,402 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 10 Apr 2026 109,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear[DEBONDED] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear[DEBONDED] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 97,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR=DEBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED/SPLITTING=RENEW/215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,735 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 74,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions detected...vehicle tested to spec...0.5

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

no emissions detected

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,529 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BG16 RFN is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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BG16 RFN is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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