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YE62 EEW

2012 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,030 mi
Last recorded186,030 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 EEW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 186,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 186,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 176,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 176,202 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,913 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))

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

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))

oil leak

slight exhaust bow from flexi

Offside Front inner rack arm

Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 147,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2021 147,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

imbalance to rear brakes

rear seats folded down unable to fully inspect seat belts and catches due to items in load space

Pass 8 Jun 2021 147,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 147,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,784 miles

advise backbox deteriated (outer skin) peeling

advise both rear tyres cracking between treads

advise exhaust centre sleeve deteriated

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,306 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,995 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGE

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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YE62 EEW is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,216 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 14 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE62 EEW is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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