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BL14 ELV

2014 Skoda Rapid

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,752 mi
Last recorded162,752 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 ELV
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 162,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 151,498 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 151,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2024 139,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 139,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 127,148 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 115,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slight worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slight worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 106,035 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 106,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 3mm with cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipes staring to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,728 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,985 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 51,792 miles

Offside Front tyre balding inner and outer edges, 2.2mm tread centre and outer wall has damage.

Fail 25 May 2017 51,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides wipers split (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre balding inner and outer edges, 2.2mm tread centre and outer wall has damage.

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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BL14 ELV is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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BL14 ELV is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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