2014 Skoda Rapid · 17,875 MOT tests
2014 Skoda Rapid reliability
2014 Skoda Rapids fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Rapid years (17,875 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 25.9%
- 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 9
- 72,258
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,875
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.9% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.91%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.04%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.72%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (14.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%)
Is a 2014 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2014 Skoda Rapids fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Rapid years (17,875 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.91% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.04% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Skoda Rapid shows 72,258 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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