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BJ66 XWU

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 XWU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,204 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 79,204 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,841 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken at flexible exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,038 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 53,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,173 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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BJ66 XWU is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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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BJ66 XWU is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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