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SW15 DBU

2015 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2015 Skoda Rapid55,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 DBU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 126,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 126,337 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,734 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

Fail 12 Dec 2022 96,734 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,999 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 14 Dec 2020 42,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly splitting at edges. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 25,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 20,781 miles

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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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SW15 DBU is a 2015 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,421 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 11 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW15 DBU is a 2015 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 27 May 2015.

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