Skoda Rapid MOT Results

Registered in 2014
78.9% pass rate
from 5,705 tests in 2021
(8.8% better than other 2014 cars)
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Rapid is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.053% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.070% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.053% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.018% fail on Horn
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Main beam tell-tale (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Suspension
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.088% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.088% fail on Rbt
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.088% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.053% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.053% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.053% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.053% fail on Lever
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.93% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.088% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.088% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Panel
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.035% fail on Undertray
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.35% fail on Steering (56% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.035% fail on Power steering
      • 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 0.088% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.088% fail on Registration plates
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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