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FY13 BZC

2013 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,681 mi
Last recorded262,681 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 BZC
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 262,681 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear back box corroded outer skin

Fail 17 Sep 2025 262,681 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear back box corroded outer skin

Pass 18 Sep 2024 252,266 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 252,231 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake foot pedal as excess travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 244,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 244,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 235,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 227,229 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 227,222 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 220,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 220,663 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 214,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 210,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boarder line (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boarder line (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 210,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boarder line (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boarder line (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 169,989 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 168,763 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users hackney carriage license not secured (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,731 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 115,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,171 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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FY13 BZC is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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FY13 BZC is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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