2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common faults

442 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.9%
  3. Suspension2.7%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Skoda Rapid?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2019 Skoda Rapid cars passed their MOT first time, across 442 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Rapid?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Skoda Rapid reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).