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BJ14 UTZ

2014 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,015 mi
Last recorded169,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 UTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 169,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 159,317 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 159,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 137,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 137,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 129,494 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,921 miles

Front Tyres Low Tread

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

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,921 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres Low Tread

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,697 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test several items from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ14 UTZ is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 58,022 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 12 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ14 UTZ is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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