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GL16 SMU

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 SMU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 134,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 134,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,117 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2023 92,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 92,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,127 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (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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GL16 SMU is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 GL16 SMU registered?

GL16 SMU is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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