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GF16 SZO

2016 Skoda Rapid

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,096 mi
Last recorded176,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 SZO
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 176,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 155,241 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2024 155,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2023 153,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding off

Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,520 miles

Central Lower exhaust clamps corroded

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 128,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Lower exhaust clamps corroded

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,243 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

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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GF16 SZO is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was GF16 SZO registered?

GF16 SZO is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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