2019 Skoda Rapid · 1,227 MOT tests
2019 Skoda Rapid reliability
2019 Skoda Rapids fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Rapid years (1,227 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,560
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,227
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.4% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Brakes1.5%
- Suspension1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.3%
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 0.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.81%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.73%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.02%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.81%)
Is a 2019 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2019 Skoda Rapids fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Rapid years (1,227 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.36% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.3% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Skoda Rapid shows 34,560 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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