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SB14 VRJ

2014 Skoda Rapid

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,247 mi
Last recorded168,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 VRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 168,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 168,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 166,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 160,873 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Back box corroded deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 153,800 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,119 miles

Offside front upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Rear exhaust heat shield coming loose

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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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SB14 VRJ is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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SB14 VRJ is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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