Skoda Rapid 2017: MOT failure rate for its age
18.2% of 21,257 MOT tests of the Skoda Rapid first registered in 2017 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 103.7 (95% CI 100.4–107.0; 100 = normal for this model at that age): close to other build years of the same model at the same age (within 5 points of normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 18.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 21257 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 100.4–107.0) | 103.7 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 21257 |
| Rank among this model's 8 build years | 6 | of 8 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 21257 |
| Tested in 2024 | 3953 | tests | median 57,337 miles | 2024 | 3953 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2017 Skoda Rapid fail at each age?
Cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5,269 | 12 | 11.2–12.9 | 12.8 | 93.7 |
| 4 | 4,027 | 16.3 | 15.2–17.5 | 16.9 | 96.5 |
| 5 | 3,997 | 18.7 | 17.5–19.9 | 17.4 | 107.4 |
| 6 | 4,011 | 21.9 | 20.6–23.2 | 19.9 | 110.1 |
| 7 | 3,953 | 24.1 | 22.8–25.4 | 22.2 | 108.2 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,257 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2017 Skoda Rapid?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2017 is tyres: 9.3 items per 100 first tests, against 9.2 across all build years of the Skoda Rapid. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7.
| Failure group | Built 2017, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 9.3 | 9.2 | 1,999 |
| Suspension | 6.7 | 8.6 | 1,452 |
| Visibility | 5.6 | 5.3 | 1,198 |
| Brakes | 3.8 | 5.9 | 820 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.8 | 6.5 | 611 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,541 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2017 compare with the years around it?
Among the 8 published build years of the Skoda Rapid, 2017 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2016: index 105.6. 2018: index 101.5.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 115.0 | 101.8–128.3 | worse (rough estimate) | 936 |
| 2013 | 101.4 | 98.6–104.2 | no different | 19,816 |
| 2014 | 96.9 | 94.7–99.1 | better | 33,534 |
| 2015 | 100.2 | 97.2–103.2 | no different | 19,819 |
| 2016 | 105.6 | 102.7–108.5 | worse | 25,502 |
| 2017 | 103.7 | 100.4–107.0 | worse | 21,257 |
| 2018 | 101.5 | 96.3–106.7 | no different | 8,657 |
| 2019 | 78.4 | 66.8–89.9 | better (rough estimate) | 1,479 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 131,000 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Skoda Rapid 2017 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/skoda-rapid/2017/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Skoda Rapid 2012 · Skoda Rapid 2013 · Skoda Rapid 2014 · Skoda Rapid 2015 · Skoda Rapid 2016 · Skoda Rapid 2018 · Skoda Rapid 2019 · Skoda Rapid in Norway · Skoda Rapid in Finland · Skoda Rapid in the Netherlands · Skoda Rapid by postcode area · Skoda Rapid body, chassis and structure failures · Skoda Rapid brakes failures · Skoda Rapid vehicle identification failures · Skoda Rapid lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Skoda Rapid noise, emissions and leaks failures · Skoda Rapid road wheels failures · Skoda Rapid seat belts and airbags failures · Skoda Rapid steering failures · Skoda Rapid suspension failures · Skoda Rapid tyres failures · Skoda Rapid visibility failures