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AV62 KJU

2012 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,642 mi
Last recorded161,642 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KJU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 161,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 130,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox outer shell corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Free Play In Rack End, Not Excessive At Present.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 105,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Free Play In Rack End, Not Excessive At Present.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,202 miles

Offside rack end slight free play advised

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,916 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp broken exhaust still secure at present

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,777 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre several cuts cords not exposed

Fail 7 Nov 2017 77,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre several cuts cords not exposed

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,960 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear corners lower (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,405 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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AV62 KJU is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV62 KJU is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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