2014 Skoda Rapid 1.4L Petrol · CK64 ABV

The 2014 Skoda Rapid presents as roadworthy following its most recent DVSA examination. On 7 November 2025 at 51,955 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, after an anomalous same-day failure showing no listed defects, a likely administrative or process error rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is stable. Every annual test from 25 October 2022 through to the latest pass returned a clean result with no advisories or recorded wear items, indicating consistent statutory compliance over the past three years. Mileage accumulation is low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 40,950 miles on 25 October 2022, rose to 47,027 by 14 November 2023, then 50,582 on 29 October 2024, and 51,955 on 7 November 2025. That equates to roughly 4,330 miles per year against the age of the car. The sparse but clean record shows no rapid accumulation or neglected gaps; the gentle yearly increase suggests light, regular use rather than prolonged storage or high-load driving. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished test history. Low mileage over a long lifespan can mask perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, degraded hoses, and hardened tyres that a visual MOT check may not flag as defective. The same-day fail and pass on 7 November 2025 warrants confirmation that no latent brake, lighting, or emissions fault was briefly identified and cleared without documentation. Given the absence of any advisories on corrosion, coil springs, brake discs, or binding calipers across the record, structural integrity appears sound for the age. Prospective owners should nevertheless verify underbody condition and check for standing-water damage given the low annual use, as MOT cleanliness does not equate to a confirmed absence of moisture-related deterioration.