2016 Skoda Rapid 1.2L Petrol · AO65 VNE

The Skoda Rapid presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 January 2026 at 97,823 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. The test one day earlier on 9 January 2026 at 97,808 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, a pattern consistent with an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Every annual test from January 2023 through January 2026 shows a pass with no advisories, indicating the previous keeper addressed required work promptly and the vehicle avoided escalating defects. Annual mileage averaged close to the 9,782 per year norm for a ten year old car, with the record showing 78,096 miles in January 2023, 82,530 in January 2024, 89,971 in January 2025, and 97,823 by January 2026. The spread reflects steady private use rather than prolonged standing or high intensity driving. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs across the four year window. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and near hundred thousand mile count, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. Examine underbody and sills for corrosion, and verify exhaust emissions and tyre condition match the clean test history. The unexplained January 2026 fail with zero defects warrants confirmation that the V5C and test paperwork are in order before purchase.