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GL18 HCA

2018 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 44,617 miles

Rear silencer corroded no leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,655 miles

Exhaust system back box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 35,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 35,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,710 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 28,710 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 21,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 15,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 15,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (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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GL18 HCA is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Blue 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 HCA registered?

GL18 HCA is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 26 April 2018.

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