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V159 PJW

2014 Skoda Rapid

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Rapid58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 PJW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,085 miles

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

Central Stop lamp inop

Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,979 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam STALK DEFECTIVE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 76,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V159 PJW is a 2014 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was V159 PJW registered?

V159 PJW is a 2014 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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