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OV62 YYL

2012 Skoda Rapid

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,279 mi
Last recorded99,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 YYL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 99,279 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 99,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,413 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

heavy lip on front brake discs

heavy lip on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 42,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,488 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,663 miles

Both front tyre outer walls are damaged, although showing no signs of cord or ply.

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 YYL is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was OV62 YYL registered?

OV62 YYL is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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