SKODA RAPID MOT Pass Rate
78.2% of 6,997 SKODA RAPID MOT tests pass.
At 78.2%, The RAPID passes slightly less often than the average across all SKODA models (80.8%).
The SKODA RAPID's pass rate of 78.2% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.6% at 3–6 years to 75.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 89.6% | 240 | 46,657 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.0% | 4,189 | 79,098 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.6% | 2,566 | 94,597 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA RAPID
The most common reason the SKODA RAPID fails its MOT is suspension — present in 44.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 32.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.0% | not working on dipped beam |
| Brakes | 28.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.2% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 9.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 3.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | fixing missing |
Related SKODA models
- SKODA FABIA — 74.8% pass rate
- SKODA OCTAVIA — 79.5% pass rate
- SKODA YETI — 79.8% pass rate
- SKODA SUPERB — 81.7% pass rate
- SKODA KAROQ — 92.2% pass rate
- SKODA CITIGO — 83.5% pass rate