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SF66 VDL

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,280 mi
Last recorded221,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF66 VDL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 221,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 217,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays

Fail 13 Jan 2025 217,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays

Pass 17 Jan 2024 203,576 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 191,157 miles

Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of components.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 191,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of components.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 180,703 miles

spare wheel rim damaged

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 158,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,547 miles

Offside Dampness around o/s/f brake caliper

Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Dampness around o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,383 miles

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

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

front undertray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front c.v boot slightly deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside track control arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front c.v boot slightly deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside track control arm has slight play in a ball joint

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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SF66 VDL is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 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 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF66 VDL is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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