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SY16 YSJ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2026 81,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,124 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,129 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 70,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,266 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 64,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,003 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 59,999 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 55,805 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,861 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 YSJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YSJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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