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NFZ 5538

2013 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 5538
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 126,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 126,981 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,459 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 118,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 95,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 76,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,140 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 55,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front stone chips on osf windscreen

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has some damage but no plies visible

Small chip in offside windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,452 miles

Offside Rear Outer O/S/R Tyre has damage to the outer side wall but no cords visible

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,716 miles

slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed 185/60/15/88H

Fail 27 Jun 2017 37,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to the nearside front tyre outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed 185/60/15/88H

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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NFZ 5538 is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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NFZ 5538 is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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