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BJ16 ZHW

2016 Skoda Rapid

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 ZHW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,742 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,111 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,546 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 57,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,029 miles

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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BJ16 ZHW is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was BJ16 ZHW registered?

BJ16 ZHW is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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