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DE16 DZJ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,356 mi
Last recorded107,356 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre re pairable ()

Fail 13 Mar 2026 107,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre re pairable ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the treads , and on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower under tray is becoming loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm tread 215 / 40 z r 17 87 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

t p m warning lamp is on the dash ( low pressure ) orange

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,462 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edges

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

under tray is becoming loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 85,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edges

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

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

under tray is becoming loose

Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,498 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge and becoming out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2023 73,498 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge and becoming out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,895 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-40-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,159 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 42,158 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seatbelt button fitted in wrongplace on seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17v b/stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,824 miles

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

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 DZJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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DE16 DZJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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