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FV13 VXZ

2013 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,352 mi
Last recorded100,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 100,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Back Box Deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 87,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,694 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2018 52,666 miles

both rear tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2018 52,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 37,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,937 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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FV13 VXZ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,942 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 13 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV13 VXZ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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