Skoda Rapid MOT Results

Registered in 2013
74.6% pass rate
from 3,382 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Rapid is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.089% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.030% fail on Horn
    • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (31% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.059% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Axles
      • 0.030% fail on King pins
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Cable
        • 0.059% fail on Lever
        • 0.059% fail on Linkage (20 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.089% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.089% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.089% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.059% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.030% fail on Pedal
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.030% fail on Lever
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.089% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.089% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.059% fail on Body
      • 0.059% fail on Other body component
    • 0.059% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.86% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.059% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.89% fail on Steering
    • 0.44% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
  • 0.059% fail on Identification of the vehicle (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.030% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
Read the Honest John Review

  • Skoda Rapid (2012 - 2019)
    Looks like a saloon but is actually a hatch. Sits between the Fabia and Octavia. Good value for money. Very practical and spacious.

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