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SJ16 AHV

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,885 mi
Last recorded228,885 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 AHV
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 228,885 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 221,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 217,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 205,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 192,924 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 192,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 181,628 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 181,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit (0.50) failed at (1.02) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 168,807 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 168,805 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 165,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 161,486 miles

N/S/F TYRE

O/S/F SHOCKER HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

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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SJ16 AHV is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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SJ16 AHV is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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