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SK17 BYZ

2017 Skoda Rapid

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,336 mi
Last recorded69,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 62,047 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve for centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 47,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,137 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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SK17 BYZ is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 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 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK17 BYZ is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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