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NL13 BVZ

2013 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 BVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 110,326 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 110,326 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 104,132 miles

oil leak- n.s.f track rod end slight play-heat shield slight movement- both wishbone bushs perishing- both front top mounts slight lift- front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield deteriated

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,654 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,324 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 76,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,129 miles

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

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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NL13 BVZ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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NL13 BVZ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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