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GJ16 PYV

2016 Skoda Rapid

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 PYV
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 83,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 77,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 77,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,875 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 67,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,049 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 56,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,644 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 47,552 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,253 miles

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2021 41,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GJ16 PYV is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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GJ16 PYV is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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