2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common faults

159 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low2.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Suspension16.4%
  3. Body & chassis11.3%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Brakes7.5%
  6. Steering6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Skoda Rapid?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2012 Skoda Rapid cars passed their MOT first time, across 159 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Skoda Rapid?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Skoda Rapid reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).