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BL14 YCY

2014 Skoda Rapid

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 157,371 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))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 157,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 3 Dec 2024 153,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 145,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively repaired badly (1.6 (d))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2023 145,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively repaired badly (1.6 (d))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2022 140,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,011 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,077 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box skining

Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,077 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box skining

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/r15 84h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 YCY is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCY is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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