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YH07 VCM

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,711 mi
Last recorded185,711 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 VCM
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 185,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 145,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,504 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 91,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,109 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 75,693 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 75,693 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,038 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 65,938 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear NOISE COMEING FROM DRIVETRAIN [KNOCKING] DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders and close to minimum wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.7 - 2mm just above minimum wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders and close to minimum wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to minimum wear and screw in tread.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,094 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 65,094 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,747 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 64,982 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 43,607 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,915 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 22,903 miles

Inner Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

small amount of play rear wheel

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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YH07 VCM is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 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 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH07 VCM is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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