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FV17 VBP

2017 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,989 mi
Last recorded65,989 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 VBP
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,080 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 52,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 37,365 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 37,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 28,703 miles

Nearside Rear inner slightly distorted

Fail 16 Jul 2021 28,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner slightly distorted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,384 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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FV17 VBP is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV17 VBP registered?

FV17 VBP is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 22 July 2017.

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