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DE16 DPZ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,668 mi
Last recorded80,668 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 76,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,984 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 67,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 53,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,237 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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DE16 DPZ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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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What year was DE16 DPZ registered?

DE16 DPZ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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