2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate and common faults

5,228 MOT tests in 2024. 72.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time72.3%
Failed or needed repairs27.7%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    184 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    108 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    120 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.2%
  2. Lights & electrics10.3%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Body & chassis4.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak16.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%

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: 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 2014 Skoda Rapid?

In 2024, 72.3% of 2014 Skoda Rapid cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,228 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 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).