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GK16 WYC

2016 Skoda Rapid

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 WYC
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 122,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,716 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 115,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 108,575 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,823 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 101,823 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust union detached from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,994 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,772 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate cleaned (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector cleaned (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector cleaned (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate cleaned (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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GK16 WYC is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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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GK16 WYC is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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