Skoda Rapid MOT Results

Registered in 2018
86.8% pass rate
from 2,188 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Rapid is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on View to rear
      • 0.046% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.091% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.091% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.046% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.046% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.046% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.046% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.82% fail on Brakes
    • 0.55% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.37% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.37% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.32% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
  • 0.78% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (17 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.046% fail on Transmission
      • 0.046% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.046% fail on Joints
    • 0.046% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.046% fail on Steering
    • 0.046% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.046% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.046% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
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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