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SH63 GPJ

2013 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

242,048 mi
Last recorded242,048 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 GPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 242,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber seriously contaminated unable to tell if its brake fluid or shockabsorber has failed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

score across nearside windscreen not affecting view

windscreen wiper arm rubbing on windscreen would advise fixing asap

Fail 20 Nov 2025 241,773 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking calliper (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to blown exdhaust6 (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber seriously contaminated unable to tell if its brake fluid or shockabsorber has failed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

score across nearside windscreen not affecting view

windscreen wiper arm rubbing on windscreen would advise fixing asap

Pass 12 Dec 2024 231,148 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 230,987 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 223,140 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 223,140 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 213,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 213,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely brake pad friction material came off (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 203,436 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 203,436 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 189,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 185,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 176,421 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 176,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 139,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,507 miles

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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SH63 GPJ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,942 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 13 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH63 GPJ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 14 November 2013.

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