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YF13 VAO

2013 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 VAO
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,328 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,111 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Back box outer shell corroded

Rear Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,433 miles

Front Disc backing plates corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,098 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,902 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,092 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,305 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2020 55,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,537 miles

Backbox slightly deteriorated but still gas tight

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,326 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,208 miles

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,847 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2016 20,847 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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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YF13 VAO is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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What year was YF13 VAO registered?

YF13 VAO is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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