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GJ16 RCV

2016 Skoda Rapid

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 RCV
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 124,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,579 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 122,579 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not installed correctly, (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,572 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top bush worn

Pass 15 Jan 2022 79,106 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,398 miles

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

Front inner brake pads look low but unable to see fully

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 56,044 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and wearing outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,306 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (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 RCV is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ16 RCV registered?

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

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