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GC17 SWO

2017 Skoda Rapid

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 SWO
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 78,480 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 23 Apr 2026 78,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,961 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust clamp corroded away

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,854 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 35,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,850 miles
Pass 17 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 SWO is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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GC17 SWO is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 25 July 2017.

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