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DC16 HCL

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 HCL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,422 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve corroded and snapped. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall has chunks missing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to large child seat fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall small split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,700 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 82,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 79,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,375 miles

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

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

coolant level low

o/r brake pad requires attention

o/r tyre perishing and cracking

o/r tyre wearing on edges

undertrays and covers fitted

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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DC16 HCL is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 HCL registered?

DC16 HCL is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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