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FL17 SXR

2017 Skoda Rapid

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 SXR
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 99,846 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle area o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,924 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,934 miles

185-60-15

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear lamp damaged but does not show white light to rear

Fail 24 Mar 2023 69,932 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

185-60-15

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear lamp damaged but does not show white light to rear

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,067 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,988 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 44,988 miles

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,206 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 36,206 miles

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Suspect tyre run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up with water (3.5 (a))

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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FL17 SXR is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL17 SXR registered?

FL17 SXR is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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