2013 Skoda Rapid · 10,189 MOT tests
2013 Skoda Rapid reliability
2013 Skoda Rapids fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Rapid years (10,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 28.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 80,170
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,189
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.5% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.2%
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Brakes6.2%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.97%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.31%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.17%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.96%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.73%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.89%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.02%)
Is a 2013 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2013 Skoda Rapids fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Rapid years (10,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.97% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.31% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Skoda Rapid shows 80,170 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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