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SY17 YGW

2017 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 YGW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 111,252 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,597 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,807 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 71,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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SY17 YGW is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 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 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY17 YGW registered?

SY17 YGW is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SY17 YGW safe to buy?

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