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SJ16 AWF

2016 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,416 mi
Last recorded124,416 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 AWF
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of arm splitting/deteriorating* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder of both rear tyres castellated* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 124,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of arm splitting/deteriorating* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder of both rear tyres castellated* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 120,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 116,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,102 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 102,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Flexible section to motor valve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,899 miles

CAMBELT AGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 90,841 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

CAMBELT AGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,583 miles

Offside hand brake cable slight ins

Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,583 miles

Offside hand brake cable slight ins

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,079 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 AWF is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AWF is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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