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SW13 MVJ

2013 Skoda Rapid

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,819 mi
Last recorded106,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 MVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 106,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick - all others approx. 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot and is corroded 10mm wide on outer face - not binding at time of test

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

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

both rear tyres are stress cracked in tread

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Fail 6 Jul 2026 106,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to standard headlight (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to standard headlight (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick - all others approx. 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot and is corroded 10mm wide on outer face - not binding at time of test

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

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

both rear tyres are stress cracked in tread

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,897 miles

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

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

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

slight bind to o/s/r brake, disc shows signs of having got hot - o/s/r inner pad approx. 6mm, all others approx. 9-10mm

Fail 3 Jul 2025 100,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

slight bind to o/s/r brake, disc shows signs of having got hot - o/s/r inner pad approx. 6mm, all others approx. 9-10mm

Pass 13 Jul 2024 91,502 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Underside corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2024 91,502 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,913 miles

underside corrosion

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front/Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides between tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 70,405 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center exhaust sleeve loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,652 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp breaking up

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

Pass 30 May 2018 56,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,464 miles

tail box corroding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,402 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 35,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SW13 MVJ 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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SW13 MVJ is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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