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GC17 LJU

2017 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,743 mi
Last recorded78,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 LJU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,743 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

Slight play in nearside front top mounting

Fail 10 Jul 2026 78,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

Slight play in nearside front top mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,191 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,544 miles

Both front top mountings worn

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 39,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mountings worn

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 25,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 20,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,736 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,012 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 18,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020

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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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GC17 LJU is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC17 LJU registered?

GC17 LJU is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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