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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Rapid. Check any Rapid by registration number below.

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86.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.3%

vs Skoda Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Rapid — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Rapid has an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, which is 4.3 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Rapid is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Rapid fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Rapid for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Rapid, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Rapid performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 756 vehicles

98.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2019

Based on 16,569 vehicles

98.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

2018

Based on 27,535 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

2017

Based on 9,250 vehicles

81.3%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

19.0%

Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

2016

Based on 9,737 vehicles

79.0%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2015

Based on 7,542 vehicles

79.1%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

20.9%

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2014

Based on 12,655 vehicles

78.2%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

22.3%

Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

2013

Based on 7,149 vehicles

76.6%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

22.9%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2012

Based on 3,770 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

39.7%

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

1993

Based on 57 vehicles

84.2%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%

1990

Based on 332 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

0

Based on 27,360 vehicles

83.0%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Rapid

The most common reasons a Skoda Rapid fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.1%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.8%
3

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.7%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
5

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.2%

Skoda Rapid — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Rapid MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Rapid?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Rapid is 86.7% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Rapid?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Rapid are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.8%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Rapid reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, the Skoda Rapid is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Rapid?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Rapid?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Rapid: 53,603 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rapid to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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