Skoda Rapid MOT Results

Registered in 2016
81.3% pass rate
from 4,291 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Rapid is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.023% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.070% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.023% fail on Pedal
    • 0.070% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.070% fail on Lever
    • 0.047% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.047% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.72% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.093% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.35% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.070% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.070% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.070% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.047% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.047% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.047% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.79% fail on Spark ignition (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.093% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.047% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Belts
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.093% fail on Steering
    • 0.047% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Steering shaft
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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