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SW13 PGU

2013 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,879 mi
Last recorded96,879 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 PGU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Fail 18 Feb 2026 96,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,854 miles

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 82,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,665 miles

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/f shock absorber - slight oil leak present

o/s/r brake backing plate rubbing against disc

o/s/r brake caliper - parking brake mechanism seized

o/s/r service + parking brake performance low

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

Fail 2 Mar 2023 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

Multiple exhaust hangers corroded and snapped - Exhaust Insecure

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/f shock absorber - slight oil leak present

o/s/r brake backing plate rubbing against disc

o/s/r brake caliper - parking brake mechanism seized

o/s/r service + parking brake performance low

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,791 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,365 miles

Rear tyres,both sides splitting on innermost treads

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,603 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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SW13 PGU is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PGU is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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