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GJ16 RDO

2016 Skoda Rapid

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,783 mi
Last recorded77,783 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,783 miles

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

O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN. REAR SILENCER CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,936 miles

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. N/S/F NOISE FROM SUSPENSION. O/S/R, N/S/R & BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 71,936 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. N/S/F NOISE FROM SUSPENSION. O/S/R, N/S/R & BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,670 miles

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

WIPERS, POOR CLEARING ACTION

Fail 18 Mar 2024 65,670 miles

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

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

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

WIPERS, POOR CLEARING ACTION

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,704 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN

Fail 4 Apr 2023 58,704 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE PIPES SWOLLEN

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,492 miles

WIPERS NOT CHECKED

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 45,492 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

WIPERS NOT CHECKED

Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,448 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,456 miles

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 RDO is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Silver 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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What year was GJ16 RDO registered?

GJ16 RDO is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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