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LYS 5Y

2013 Skoda Rapid

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,327 mi
Last recorded57,327 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYS 5Y
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,327 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 57,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 53,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,699 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,242 miles

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 18 Oct 2022 46,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,905 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 42,905 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,465 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,769 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 37,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 25,193 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,415 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts rust spots (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre edge wear

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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LYS 5Y is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,942 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 13 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LYS 5Y is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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