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WU17 RTZ

2017 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 RTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2024 81,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 75,575 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 67,526 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 67,525 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,631 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,399 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both tyre + some small cuts to the n/s/r on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,864 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear 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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WU17 RTZ is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU17 RTZ registered?

WU17 RTZ is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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