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GC16 YGZ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,255 mi
Last recorded134,255 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 YGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,255 miles

exhaust box corroded/ skin damaged

oil leak

play both front top mounts

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 134,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box corroded/ skin damaged

oil leak

play both front top mounts

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,668 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

rear exhaust box corroded/damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2024 113,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres 3mm tread

rear exhaust box corroded/damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 101,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front shocker not located in hub properly

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,810 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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GC16 YGZ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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GC16 YGZ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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