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SY16 YSB

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,127 mi
Last recorded78,127 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YSB
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,127 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 78,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,640 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 69,635 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,092 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 62,092 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flex section splitting at valve + sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,887 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 53,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,261 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 48,261 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 115kgf R 86kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 27,211 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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SY16 YSB is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 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 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY16 YSB is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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