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OV62 XLB

2012 Skoda Rapid

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,924 mi
Last recorded188,924 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 XLB
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 188,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 179,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Pass 11 Apr 2024 169,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 166,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 162,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 162,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,241 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,873 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge's Close to cords

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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OV62 XLB is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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OV62 XLB is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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