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YR63 BYU

2013 Skoda Rapid

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,748 mi
Last recorded178,748 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Rapid63,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 178,748 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LEVER ADJUSTMENT (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 171,128 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 163,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 155,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 144,907 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 132,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 113,979 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 113,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,025 miles

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

unable to fully inspect underside rigid brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,274 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration

Oil leak From rear of engine

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,262 miles

engine oil on minimum level mark

no emmisions detected during smoke test

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,106 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' taxi meter obscuring drivers vision (8.3.1b)

engine oil on minimum level mark

no emmisions detected during smoke test

spare wheel soft

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,449 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,793 miles

emmissions not detected

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24 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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YR63 BYU is a 2013 Skoda Rapid in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR63 BYU registered?

YR63 BYU is a 2013 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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