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S17 ELS

2014 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 ELS
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 60,011 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 60,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,363 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 51,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,545 miles

under trays prevent full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2021 45,545 miles

under trays prevent full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,322 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,315 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 36,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just passable (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 20,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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S17 ELS is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 58,022 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 12 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S17 ELS is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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