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YP16 XWJ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,291 mi
Last recorded46,291 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 XWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 46,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 46,291 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner waLL CUT TO TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 39,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner waLL CUT TO TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 35,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 25,106 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 20,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 15,589 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 13,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 10,005 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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YP16 XWJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was YP16 XWJ registered?

YP16 XWJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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