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SW14 EKX

2014 Skoda Rapid

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 EKX
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. Rear discs advise fix asap as disc face is chipping off, front discs only have slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust clamp has broken and causing a minor leak. *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres quite excessively worn on inner edges. *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))

Front Under bonnet there is multiple leaks, quite a strong smell of diesel as well. Advise to be checked and fixed.

Rear Exhaust tail box quite badly corroded, no leaks.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 98,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps have no visible pattern projected. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. Rear discs advise fix asap as disc face is chipping off, front discs only have slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust clamp has broken and causing a minor leak. *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres quite excessively worn on inner edges. *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))

Front Under bonnet there is multiple leaks, quite a strong smell of diesel as well. Advise to be checked and fixed.

Rear Exhaust tail box quite badly corroded, no leaks.

Pass 30 May 2019 70,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are swollen due to corrosion beneath paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 70,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are swollen due to corrosion beneath paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four - advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front strut top mounting bearing worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 53,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front strut top mounting bearing worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2017 32,863 miles

Nearside Front cracking around inner sidewall of tyre

Nearside Front tyre worn at inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge of tread

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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SW14 EKX is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 58,022 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 12 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW14 EKX is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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