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GF17 ZXE

2017 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 ZXE
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,841 miles

exhaust back box outer casing quite corrodded

Pass 27 May 2025 69,703 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 69,701 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 64,207 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 64,207 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,775 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 54,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,013 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 45,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,878 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2021 39,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 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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GF17 ZXE is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF17 ZXE registered?

GF17 ZXE is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 12 April 2017.

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