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SB17 RZL

2017 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 RZL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 116,985 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 116,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 109,801 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 70,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 63,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020

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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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SB17 RZL is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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SB17 RZL is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 21 June 2017.

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