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SH63 GRU

2013 Skoda Rapid

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,514 mi
Last recorded145,514 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 GRU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,514 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 145,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 132,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,387 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 121,387 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,204 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 110,204 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cover torn on braided steel hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 31,249 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 GRU is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GRU is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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