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BL17 VYJ

2017 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,442 mi
Last recorded30,442 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 VYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,349 miles

covers fitted

perishing to all four tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,642 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

perishing to all four tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2021 17,641 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

perishing to all four tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2020 16,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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BL17 VYJ is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL17 VYJ registered?

BL17 VYJ is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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