Skoda Rapid MOT Results

Registered in 2017
83.8% pass rate
from 4,051 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Rapid is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.025% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (95% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (95% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Pivot
    • 0.67% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.074% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.074% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.025% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.049% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.025% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.42% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.074% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.049% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.049% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.025% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.8% fail on Suspension (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.025% fail on Springs
      • 0.025% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.025% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.57% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.099% fail on Joints
        • 0.049% fail on Drive shaft (31 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.099% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.099% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.074% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment
  • 0.049% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.049% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.049% fail on Steering
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm
  • 0.025% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.025% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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