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SL62 XEW

2012 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 XEW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 114,563 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 114,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 111,261 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 111,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,835 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,830 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack joint play (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,581 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 78,581 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,591 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,260 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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SL62 XEW is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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SL62 XEW is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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