2016 SKODA RAPID1.2L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglect regarding the braking system. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 95,825 miles passed, the tester flagged corroded rear brake pipes on both sides. This fault mirrors the exact advisory from the March 2025 test at 81,340 miles, indicating that the previous owner opted to ignore developing corrosion rather than replace the lines. The trend is stable in its failure rather than improving. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 14,485 miles recorded between March 2025 and March 2026, compared to the 9,000-mile interval between early 2024 and early 2025. This steady usage suggests regular mechanical operation, which generally prevents internal seizing of components, though the higher annual mileage in the final year accelerates the wear of rubber components and allows surface oxidation on the exhaust and chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking assembly and underbody. The failure in February 2023 at 61,968 miles highlighted severely weakened rear brake discs and poor parking brake efficiency, which were likely addressed at that time. However, the recurring corroded brake pipes noted in the following two years suggest the metal integrity of the lines is thinning. You should inspect the exhaust system for the surface corrosion noted in 2024 to ensure it has not progressed to structural perforation, and verify that the underbody covers are securely fastened and not concealing significant structural rust on the mounting points.