2016 Skoda Rapid · 13,700 MOT tests
2016 Skoda Rapid reliability
2016 Skoda Rapids fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Rapid years (13,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 23.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,959
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,700
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.6% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.6%
- Tyres7.5%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.89%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.82%
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 1.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.83%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.5%)
Is a 2016 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2016 Skoda Rapids fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Rapid years (13,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.89% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.87% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Skoda Rapid shows 60,959 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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