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VU13 SYW

2013 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,938 mi
Last recorded206,938 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 SYW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 206,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 206,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 184,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 159,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on zone b side not more than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 159,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

oil leak engine

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 159,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush split away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer cv boot splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

oil leak engine

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 91,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154516 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,178 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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VU13 SYW is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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VU13 SYW is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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