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SM18 VHJ

2018 Skoda Rapid

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 49,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 38,462 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 26,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 17,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 7,566 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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SM18 VHJ is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,800 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 8 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM18 VHJ registered?

SM18 VHJ is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is SM18 VHJ safe to buy?

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