Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI reliable? We analysed 593 real MOT tests across 151 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 999cc
- Power
- 110 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 57.6 mpg
- Urban
- 45.6 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 67.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1494
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 112 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 17 of 50
Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI THIS CAR | 94.3% | 593 | 48,458 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Rieju RS2 50 | 63.3% | 892 | 9,970 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 593 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Skoda Rapid Spaceback SE Tech TSI owner drives around 7,118 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.