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Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common problems

78.2% of Skoda Rapids passed the 2024 MOT (22,303 first tests): 73.8% at the first attempt and 4.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 3% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 102.8 (95% CI 100.6–105.1; 100 = normal).

Skoda Rapid at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate78.2%incl. 4.4% fixed at the test centre202422303
Passed at the first attempt73.8%all first tests202422303
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 100.6–105.1)102.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 483 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202422303
Biggest excess: Suspension8.6per 1006.5 same-age2019–2024131764
Dangerous defects9.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024131764
Advisory items117.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024131764
strip · Skoda Rapid · MOT Risk Index · 102.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Skoda Rapid. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 483 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 465 and 512 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Skoda Rapid index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank483of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202422303
Best rank within its 95% interval465rankother models held where they are202422303
Worst rank within its 95% interval512rankother models held where they are202422303

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 108.8 to 102.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Skoda Rapid MOT, and how often?

Skoda Rapid MOTs fail most often on tyres: 9.2 per 100 tests, against 7.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 131,764).

bar · Skoda Rapid · Tyres · 9.2 vs 7.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres9.2per 1007.82019–202412097
Suspension8.6per 1006.52019–202411271
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.5per 1007.42019–20248524
Brakes5.9per 1006.12019–20247812
Visibility5.3per 1005.92019–20246989
Body, chassis, structure2.8per 1001.72019–20243633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 131,764 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Skoda Rapid compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Skoda Rapid is tyres at age 4: 6.4 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 14,377).

bullet · Skoda Rapid · Tyres, age 3 · 5.6 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.8 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.9 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.9 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.5 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.8 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.6per 1004.22019–202412372
Brakes, age 30.9per 1001.82019–202412372
Suspension, age 30.8per 1000.62019–202412372
Tyres, age 46.4per 1004.52019–202414377
Brakes, age 41.9per 1002.42019–202414377
Suspension, age 41.9per 1001.22019–202414377
Tyres, age 56.5per 1005.12019–202420158
Brakes, age 52.8per 1003.12019–202420158
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 53.4per 1002.22019–202420158
Tyres, age 66.8per 1005.52019–202423059
Brakes, age 63.6per 1003.82019–202423059
Suspension, age 65.2per 1003.72019–202423059
Tyres, age 76.5per 1006.02019–202420713
Brakes, age 74.6per 1004.52019–202420713
Suspension, age 77.5per 1005.72019–202420713
Tyres, age 87.2per 1006.32019–202416499
Brakes, age 85.0per 1005.42019–202416499
Suspension, age 88.7per 1007.82019–202416499

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Skoda Rapid's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Skoda Rapid advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 12.2% of the time.

funnel · Skoda Rapid · Suspension · 12.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 12.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension12.2% next failmedian model2019–202416974
Body, chassis, structure10.0% next failmedian model2019–2024774
Tyres9.3% next failmedian model2019–202425281
Brakes9% next failmedian model2019–202419210
Noise, emissions and leaks4.3% next failmedian model2019–20241980
Identification of the vehicle2.2% next failmedian model2019–20241389
Road wheels1.1% next failmedian model2019–2024563
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20247341

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Skoda Rapid got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Skoda Rapid MOTs flag tyres most: 41.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 131,764).

bar · Skoda Rapid · Tyres · 41.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres41.3per 10039.72019–202454370
Brakes32.9per 10034.72019–202443301
Suspension28.3per 10026.22019–202437293
Non-component advisories8per 1007.82019–202410525
Noise, emissions and leaks2.4per 1005.22019–20243142
Identification of the vehicle1.6per 1002.52019–20242080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 131,764 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Skoda Rapid?

For Skoda Rapids aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 5.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 24,943).

bar · Skoda Rapid · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20246327
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20246327
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20246327
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20246327
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20246327
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20246327
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246327
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246327
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246327
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246327
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20242134
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20242134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242134
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20242134
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20242134
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242134
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242134
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242134
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242134
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20241101
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20241101
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20241101
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20241101
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20241101
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20241101
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241101
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241101
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–202424943
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202424943
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202424943
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202424943
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202424943
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202424943
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202424943
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202424943
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202424943
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202424943
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202424943
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202415666
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202415666
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202415666
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–202415666
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202415666
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202415666
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202415666
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202415666
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202415666
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202415666
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202415666
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–20248721
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20248721
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6% next fail2019–20248721
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20248721
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20248721
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20248721
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20248721
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20248721
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20248721
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20248721
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20248721
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–202417229
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202417229
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–202417229
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202417229
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202417229
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202417229
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202417229
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202417229
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202417229
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202417229
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202417229
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–202414674
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202414674
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–202414674
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202414674
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–202414674
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–202414674
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202414674
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202414674
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202414674
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202414674
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202414674
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.6% next fail2019–20249765
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–20249765
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20249765
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20249765
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20249765
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20249765
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20249765
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20249765
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20249765
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20249765
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20249765
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.6% next fail2019–20242522
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20242522
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20242522
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20242522
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242522
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20242522
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20242522
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20242522
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242522
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242522
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.7% next fail2019–20242583
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–20242583
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20242583
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20242583
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20242583
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20242583
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–20242583
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20242583
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242583
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242583
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.6% next fail2019–20242070
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–20242070
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–20242070
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–20242070
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–20242070
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20242070
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20242070
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20242070
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242070
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242070
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Skoda Rapid get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Skoda Rapid gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 24.9 major and 6.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Skoda Rapid · Dangerous defects · 9.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.4per 10011.22019–2024131764

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 131,764 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Skoda Rapid still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Skoda Rapid go from 12.6% at age 5 (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 9.9–15.8%) to 38.3% at age 12 (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.0%), against 35.7% for all cars aged 12 (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.0%) (2024, n = 22,303).

line · Skoda Rapid · Age 5 (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 9.9–15.8%) · 12.6 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 12.6. Age 12 (rough esti: 38.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 9.9–15.8%)12.6% failed first time15.12024486
Age 621.3% failed first time17.520242150
Age 724.1% failed first time20.220243953
Age 826.3% failed first time23.320244127
Age 927.0% failed first time26.520243163
Age 1027.6% failed first time30.120245279
Age 1130.9% failed first time33.220242972
Age 12 (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.0%)38.3% failed first time35.72024162

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Skoda Rapid compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 3 of 10 ages shown, Skoda Rapids fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 11, where they fail less often: 31.4% against 37.0% (2024, n = 3,151).

line · Skoda Rapid · Age 3 · 12.7 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 12.7. Age 12: 37.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.7% fail10.8202412372
Age 416.9% fail13.8202414377
Age 518.0% fail17.4202420158
Age 620.4% fail20.6202423059
Age 723.0% fail23.5202420713
Age 825.2% fail26.8202416499
Age 926.6% fail30.4202412093
Age 1028.0% fail33.520248585
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1131.4% fail37.020243151
Age 1237.8% fail40.52024164

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Rapid years should I avoid?

The Skoda Rapid build year that fails most for its age is 2016: index 105.6 (95% CI 102.7–108.5) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 25,502).

Build year matters for the Skoda Rapid: 2016 Skoda Rapids fail more than their age would predict, 2014 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Skoda Rapid · Build year 2012 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 936 tests, 95% interval 101.8–128.3) · 115 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 936 tests, 95% interval 101.8–128.3)115index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024936
Build year 2013101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202419816
Build year 2014 (better for its age)96.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202433534
Build year 2015100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202419819
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)105.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202425502
Build year 2017 (worse for its age)103.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421257
Build year 2018101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248657
Build year 2019 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,479 tests, 95% interval 66.8–89.9)78.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241479

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Skoda Rapid MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Skoda Rapid MOT: about £42 (up to about £79 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 22,303).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Skoda Rapid · Expected repair bill · 41.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill41.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue22303
Estimated range lower41.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue22303
Estimated range upper79.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue22303
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)15.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue22303
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)9.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue22303
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)8.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue22303
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue22303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Skoda Rapid more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Skoda Rapid and 5 as often or more. The Skoda Rapid has an MOT Risk Index of 102.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 22,303).

bar · Skoda Rapid · Skoda Rapid (this model) · 102.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Skoda Rapid (this model)102.8index100 = normal202422303
Seat Arona102.2index102.8202450672
Suzuki Alto99index102.8202448032
Vauxhall Crossland103.2index102.8202467658
Nissan Pulsar113.9index102.8202421130
Smart Forfour115index102.8202423936
Volkswagen Fox116index102.8202426107
Renault Twingo116.7index102.8202425011
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Grandland98index102.8202469131

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Skoda Rapid normally do?

At age 8, the median Skoda Rapid had covered 68,440 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 49,849 to 91,422 miles (2024, n = 4,127).

line · Skoda Rapid · Age 5 median (rough estimate) · 40179 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median (roug: 40179. Age 12 P75 (rough : 121819. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median (rough estimate)40179miles2024486
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)30232miles2024486
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)51873miles2024486
Age 6 median46184miles20242150
Age 6 P2534409miles20242150
Age 6 P7562001miles20242150
Age 7 median57337miles20243953
Age 7 P2541798miles20243953
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P7576970miles20243953
Age 8 median68440miles20244127
Age 8 P2549849miles20244127
Age 8 P7591422miles20244127
Age 9 median72213miles20243163
Age 9 P2553845miles20243163
Age 9 P7595722miles20243163
Age 10 median78947miles20245279
Age 10 P2557722miles20245279
Age 10 P75102087miles20245279
Age 11 median85074miles20242972
Age 11 P2562867miles20242972
Age 11 P75112820miles20242972
Age 12 median (rough estimate)98764miles2024162
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)73721miles2024162
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)121819miles2024162

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Skoda Rapid MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 16.7% of Skoda Rapids with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 35.1% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 3,563). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Skoda Rapid · Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 6.4–13.9%) · 9.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 6.4–13.9%)9.5% failed first time2024242
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 9.6–18.9%)13.6% failed first time2024213
Age 6–9, <40k miles16.7% failed first time20242585
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles23.6% failed first time20245498
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles27.7% failed first time20243122
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles34% failed first time20241207
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles35.1% failed first time2024978
Age 10–14, <40k miles14% failed first time2024681
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles22.5% failed first time20242409
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles31.3% failed first time20242796
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles36.3% failed first time20241608
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles37.2% failed first time2024919

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Skoda Rapid last?

14.5% of Skoda Rapids tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 5.6% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 18,954).

line · Skoda Rapid · 100,000 miles · 14.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 14.5. 200,000 miles: 2.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles14.5% of tested cars202418954
150,000 miles5.6% of tested cars20247270
200,000 miles2.1% of tested cars20242777

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Skoda Rapid driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Skoda Rapid index is 94.1, against 98.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 22,303).

slope · Skoda Rapid · Age and mileage adjusted index · 94.1 vs 98.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 98.1 vs 94.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index94.1index98.12019–202422303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Rapid fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Skoda Rapids fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 30.6% against 24.1%.

bar · Skoda Rapid · Diesel · 30.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel30.6% fail first timeother fuels20247142
Petrol24.1% fail first timeother fuels202415159

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Rapid engine is best?

For its age, the best Skoda Rapid engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 74.7, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 117.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 22,303).

bar · Skoda Rapid · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 74.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre74.7index vs model norm100 = model average20247759
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre91.3index vs model norm100 = model average202462244
Petrol under 1.0 litre96.4index vs model norm100 = model average202414285
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre116.3index vs model norm100 = model average202436292
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre117.5index vs model norm100 = model average202410673
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 104.0–137.1)119.9index vs model norm100 = model average2024464

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Skoda Rapid fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Skoda Rapid range from 13.8% in the Harrow (HA) postcode area to 32.3% in the Dundee (DD) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Skoda Rapid · Dundee (DD) · 32.3 vs 26.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 15%. 28%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)32.3% fail first time26.22024573
Edinburgh (EH)30.9% fail first time26.220242658
Aberdeen (AB)30.4% fail first time26.220241018
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 8.6–17.7%)12.4% fail first time26.22024201
Harrow (HA)13.8% fail first time26.22024850
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 440 tests, 95% interval 11.6–18.2%)14.6% fail first time26.22024440
Kirkcaldy (KY)30.2% fail first time26.22024830
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 21.8–38.1%)29.3% fail first time26.22024116
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Paisley (PA)27.9% fail first time26.220241046
Falkirk (FK)27% fail first time26.22024689
Bristol (BS)26.1% fail first time26.220241845
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 21.9–29.7%)25.6% fail first time26.22024488
Bolton (BL)25.5% fail first time26.22024952
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 21.3–30.1%)25.5% fail first time26.22024373
Cleveland (TS)25.1% fail first time26.220242087
Telford (TF)25% fail first time26.22024728
Inverness (IV)24.4% fail first time26.22024765
London W (W) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 17.9–32.0%)24.3% fail first time26.22024140
Kilmarnock (KA)24.1% fail first time26.22024916
Glasgow (G)24.1% fail first time26.220244575
Oldham (OL)24.0% fail first time26.220241141
Motherwell (ML)24.0% fail first time26.220241159
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)23.8% fail first time26.220241458
Plymouth (PL)23.8% fail first time26.220241061
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 18.9–29.3%)23.7% fail first time26.22024257
Manchester (M)23.7% fail first time26.220242780
Preston (PR)23.7% fail first time26.220241354
Darlington (DL)23.6% fail first time26.220241084
Carlisle (CA)23.2% fail first time26.220241334
York (YO)23.2% fail first time26.220241412
London E (E)23.2% fail first time26.22024669
Swindon (SN)23.1% fail first time26.220241089
Newport (NP)23.0% fail first time26.220241027
Newcastle (NE)23.0% fail first time26.220243230
Exeter (EX)22.8% fail first time26.220241138
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 18.5–27.6%)22.7% fail first time26.22024321
Crewe (CW)22.7% fail first time26.22024753
Truro (TR)22.6% fail first time26.22024645
Walsall (WS)22.5% fail first time26.220241123
Bournemouth (BH)22.4% fail first time26.220241131
Bath (BA)22.3% fail first time26.220241022
Perth (PH)22.2% fail first time26.22024589
Portsmouth (PO)22.2% fail first time26.220242771
Taunton (TA)22.0% fail first time26.22024626
Birmingham (B)22.0% fail first time26.220244210
Cardiff (CF)22.0% fail first time26.220241716
Leeds (LS)21.9% fail first time26.220242276
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 17.7–26.6%)21.8% fail first time26.22024330
Blackburn (BB)21.7% fail first time26.220241278
Bradford (BD)21.6% fail first time26.220241791
Durham (DH)21.5% fail first time26.22024782
Swansea (SA)21.5% fail first time26.220241351
Stockport (SK)21.4% fail first time26.220241285
Tonbridge (TN)21.4% fail first time26.220241678
Sheffield (S)21.4% fail first time26.220243370
Lancaster (LA)21.3% fail first time26.22024662
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 338 tests, 95% interval 17.3–26.0%)21.3% fail first time26.22024338
London N (N) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 17.7–25.3%)21.2% fail first time26.22024443
Northampton (NN)21.2% fail first time26.220241491
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 17.1–26.0%)21.2% fail first time26.22024321
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 16.6–26.3%)21.0% fail first time26.22024271
Coventry (CV)21.0% fail first time26.220241740
Llandudno (LL)20.9% fail first time26.22024879
Salisbury (SP)20.8% fail first time26.22024706
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 16.9–25.4%)20.8% fail first time26.22024351
Oxford (OX)20.8% fail first time26.220241806
Guildford (GU)20.7% fail first time26.220241455
Hemel Hempstead (HP)20.6% fail first time26.220241053
Warrington (WA)20.6% fail first time26.220241034
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 17.2–24.3%)20.6% fail first time26.22024496
Brighton (BN)20.5% fail first time26.220241220
Dudley (DY)20.4% fail first time26.220241188
Shrewsbury (SY)20.4% fail first time26.22024924
Wakefield (WF)20.3% fail first time26.220241392
Medway (ME)20.2% fail first time26.220241928
Gloucester (GL)20.2% fail first time26.220241657
Lincoln (LN)20.2% fail first time26.22024893
Milton Keynes (MK)20.1% fail first time26.220241248
Ipswich (IP)20.0% fail first time26.220241254
Derby (DE)19.8% fail first time26.220241453
Hull (HU)19.6% fail first time26.22024856
Doncaster (DN)19.6% fail first time26.220241405
Southampton (SO)19.5% fail first time26.220242500
Leicester (LE)19.4% fail first time26.220241767
Stevenage (SG)19.3% fail first time26.22024975
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 15.7–23.2%)19.2% fail first time26.22024428
Colchester (CO)19.1% fail first time26.220241000
Chester (CH)18.9% fail first time26.220241231
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 14.1–23.9%)18.5% fail first time26.22024238
Liverpool (L)18.1% fail first time26.220241691
Cambridge (CB)18.0% fail first time26.22024910
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 14.6–22.0%)18.0% fail first time26.22024412
Chelmsford (CM)17.7% fail first time26.22024718
Kingston upon Thames (KT)17.6% fail first time26.22024742
Canterbury (CT)17.3% fail first time26.220241040
Wolverhampton (WV)17.3% fail first time26.22024863
Peterborough (PE)17.2% fail first time26.220241952
Redhill (RH)17.2% fail first time26.220241127
Worcester (WR)16.8% fail first time26.220241086
Huddersfield (HD)16.7% fail first time26.22024849
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 13.2–20.5%)16.5% fail first time26.22024399
Reading (RG)16.4% fail first time26.220241896
Twickenham (TW)16.3% fail first time26.22024521
Dumfries (DG)16.3% fail first time26.22024687
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 12.9–19.8%)16.1% fail first time26.22024436
Slough (SL)16.0% fail first time26.22024626
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 11.3–21.9%)15.9% fail first time26.22024182
Norwich (NR)15.9% fail first time26.220241563
London SE (SE)15.4% fail first time26.22024571
Dartford (DA)15.3% fail first time26.22024770
Nottingham (NG)15.2% fail first time26.220243750
Watford (WD)15.1% fail first time26.22024558
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 11.3–19.7%)15.0% fail first time26.22024273
Croydon (CR)14.7% fail first time26.22024531
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 11.1–19.1%)14.7% fail first time26.22024307

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Skoda Rapid rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Skoda Rapid MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.09% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 22,292).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Skoda Rapid · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers22292

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Skoda Rapid ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 82.3% of Skoda Rapids tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Skoda Rapid · Likely compliant · 82.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant82.3% estimate202422303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Skoda Rapid?

Of failed Skoda Rapid MOTs, 54.1% were retested the same day and a further 44.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 21,122).

bar · Skoda Rapid · Same-day retest · 54.1 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest54.1%failed initial tests2019–202421122
Retest within 10 days44.3%failed initial tests2019–202421122
Clean MOT streak38.5%observed chains2019–202423243
Repeat advisory32.3%observed chains2019–202423243
Decreasing odometer1.2% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202423779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Skoda Rapid?

Skoda Rapids aged 5 to 11 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.8% of tests, against 25.2% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 15,414).

bullet · Skoda Rapid · Low-use first-time failure · 13.8 vs 25.2 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 13.8 vs 25.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure13.8%25.22019–202415414
Low-use gap-11.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–202415414

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Skoda Rapid likely to last?

Skoda Rapids aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 11, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Skoda Rapid · Age 5 · 4.6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 11)1.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 11)0.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Rapids are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Skoda Rapids tested at ages 4 to 6, about 16 were tested at age 11 (2024, n = 3,151).

line · Skoda Rapid · Age 3 · 64.4 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 64.4. Age 12 (rough esti: 0.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 364.4% of age 4–6 baseline202412372
Age 474.9% of age 4–6 baseline202414377
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202420158
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202423059
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202420713
Age 885.9% of age 4–6 baseline202416499
Age 963% of age 4–6 baseline202412093
Age 1044.7% of age 4–6 baseline20248585
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1116.4% of age 4–6 baseline20243151
Age 12 (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 30.7–45.4%)0.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024164

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Skoda Rapid fails, does it fail again?

27.4% of Skoda Rapids that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 20.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 5,335). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 31.6% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Skoda Rapid · Repeat after fail · 27.4 vs 20.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 27.4 vs 20.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail27.4%20.12019–20245335

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Skoda Rapid faults come together?

On Skoda Rapids, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and steering failures turn up together 10.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 146).

Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 8.4–11.7)10.0liftexpected joint rate2024146
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 7.7–9.6)8.6liftexpected joint rate2024319
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 6.6–11.1)8.6liftexpected joint rate202460
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 4.8–10.6)7.3liftexpected joint rate202428
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 4.9–9.6)7.0liftexpected joint rate202438
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 5.6–7.6)6.5liftexpected joint rate2024184
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 5.9–7.1)6.5liftexpected joint rate2024460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 5.3–7.4)6.3liftexpected joint rate2024139
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 5.0–7.5)6.1liftexpected joint rate202495
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 4.5–8.0)6.1liftexpected joint rate202449
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 5.3–6.9)6.0liftexpected joint rate2024218
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 4.3–8.2)6liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.0)5.5liftexpected joint rate202470
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.5)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024125
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.4liftexpected joint rate2024810
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 4.5–5.7)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024294
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension4.7liftexpected joint rate2024902
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.7)4.6liftexpected joint rate202483
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 3.0–6.8)4.6liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Suspension4.4liftexpected joint rate20241333
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 4.0–4.8)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024402
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.9–6.3)4.4liftexpected joint rate202429
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.2)4.2liftexpected joint rate202484
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes4.2liftexpected joint rate2024510
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.1liftexpected joint rate2024963
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.4)4.1liftexpected joint rate202447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate20241463
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.5)4.0liftexpected joint rate202434
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.8)3.9liftexpected joint rate202485
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.5)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024106
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.2)3.7liftexpected joint rate202435
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024106
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202473
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.3)3.3liftexpected joint rate202450
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024223
Brakes + Tyres3.1liftexpected joint rate20241030
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate2024863
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate20241207
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024293
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024111
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202477
Tyres + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241085
Suspension + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20241395
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate2024558
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024328
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024800
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024451
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Skoda Rapid had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns matched to the Skoda Rapid; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched5campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register22303

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Skoda Rapid cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Skoda Rapids tested at age 5, about 13 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 28. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 10 and 11, 3.23 percentage points (2024).

Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 9.9–15.8%)12.6% fail first time2024486
Age 621.3% fail first time20242150
Age 724.1% fail first time20243953
Age 826.3% fail first time20244127
Age 927.0% fail first time20243163
Age 1027.6% fail first time20245279
Age 1130.9% fail first time20242972
Age 12 (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.0%)38.3% fail first time2024162

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Skoda Rapid fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 38.0% of Skoda Rapids failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 5,827 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Skoda Rapid · Norway · 30.9 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 30.9 vs 33.7. Finland: 14.4 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 38 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway30.9% failed33.72024 by country1710
Finland14.4% failed26.32024 by country4104
Netherlands38% failed50.82024 by country5827

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Skoda Rapid MOT matter?

Skoda Rapids fail first time most in November (23.6%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in June (19.5%) (2024, n = 22,303).

line · Skoda Rapid · January · 21.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 21.1. December: 22.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Skoda Rapid: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January21.1% fail first time31.1202411668
February20.9% fail first time30.0202411197
March20.3% fail first time28.3202414604
April21.6% fail first time29.820247260
May20.1% fail first time28.820248820
June19.5% fail first time28.1202411099
July21.1% fail first time29.3202411226
August21.3% fail first time29.2202411155
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September21.6% fail first time28.2202413038
October22.2% fail first time30.3202411678
November23.6% fail first time30.6202411134
December22.0% fail first time29.320248885

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Skoda Rapid? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 22,303 initial Skoda Rapid tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 22,303 initial Skoda Rapid tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 22,303 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Skoda Rapid MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/skoda-rapid/

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Skoda Rapid MOT: quick answers

What is the Skoda Rapid first-time MOT pass rate?

73.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (22,303 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 22,303 primary tests: 26.21% failed first time and 78.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 102.8 is shown separately.