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GL18 HBY

2018 Skoda Rapid

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,390 mi
Last recorded83,390 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 HBY
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,390 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 83,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect TOP PART OF HEADLAMP LOOSE SO HEADLAMP WILL MOVE UP AND DOWN EFFECTING THE BEAM AIM (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM BUSH WORN WHERE THE ARM IS TOUCHING THE SUBFRAME AND RUBBING ON IT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,641 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 72,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,226 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 62,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,612 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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GL18 HBY is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,800 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 8 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL18 HBY registered?

GL18 HBY is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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