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RK17 OBF

2017 Skoda Rapid

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,879 mi
Last recorded171,879 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 OBF
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 171,879 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2026 171,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,301 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged no cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm inner sidewall splitting no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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Fail 20 Mar 2020 56,843 miles

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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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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RK17 OBF is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 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 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK17 OBF registered?

RK17 OBF is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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