SKODA RAPID MOT pass rate
79.1% of 30,080 SKODA RAPID MOT tests pass.
At 79.1%, The RAPID passes slightly less often than the average across all SKODA models (81.5%).
The SKODA RAPID's pass rate of 79.1% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 85.8% at 3–6 years compared with 100.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 85.8% | 2,586 | 47,025 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.1% | 20,023 | 76,501 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.5% | 7,441 | 94,023 miles |
| 15+ years | 100.0% | 30 | 32,351 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA RAPID
The most common reason the SKODA RAPID fails its MOT is suspension — present in 43.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 32.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 27.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 11.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 2.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
Related SKODA models
- SKODA FABIA — 76.2% pass rate
- SKODA OCTAVIA — 80.7% pass rate
- SKODA YETI — 81.1% pass rate
- SKODA SUPERB — 82.5% pass rate
- SKODA KAROQ — 92.2% pass rate
- SKODA CITIGO — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA RAPID?
- 79.1% of SKODA RAPID MOT tests pass, based on 30,080 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA RAPID?
- The most common reason the SKODA RAPID fails its MOT is suspension — present in 43.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the SKODA RAPID's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SKODA service history guide for how to check and keep one.