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VO13 SZC

2013 Skoda Rapid

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,213 mi
Last recorded140,213 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 SZC
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box which has major 1st skin corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has edge wear and sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and stepping and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wear and sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken lens. no sharp edges (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 140,213 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box which has major 1st skin corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has edge wear and sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and stepping and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wear and sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken lens. no sharp edges (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 140,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has minor leak centre exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewal damage and cut tyre also has edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has heavy stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box has major 1st skin corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light Housing Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Binding

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected and sharp edge (4.6.1 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,663 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 106,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant light flashing and level low

undertray loose

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,618 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear near side lamp slight damage

Fail 27 Mar 2021 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn 1m (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear near side lamp slight damage

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2020 83,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tail-light unit damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service light on

Fail 17 Mar 2019 67,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service light on

Nearside Rear Tail light unit damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge + stepping (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge + stepping (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,551 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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VO13 SZC is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,942 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 13 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO13 SZC is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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