2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common faults

4,079 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,079 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    130 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    92 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    90 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.0%
  2. Tyres8.7%
  3. Lights & electrics7.1%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2016 Skoda Rapid?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2016 Skoda Rapid cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,079 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Skoda Rapid?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Skoda Rapid reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).