2016 Skoda Rapid 1.2L Petrol · DV66 WVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test on August 21, 2025 at 56,980 miles, passed just two days after a failure. While the car met the standard, the previous failure highlighted a critical structural bulge in the offside rear tyre and excessive wear on the nearside front. This suggests the owner only addresses safety-critical consumables once they are about to cause an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 4,800 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 5,800 miles between August 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking noted on the nearside rear during the 2023 test despite the low distance travelled. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the tester flagged excessively worn arm pin bushes on both sides in August 2023. Although these were presumably replaced, the recurring nature of tyre wear and damage suggests potential alignment issues or worn components. The rear brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2023; a physical check of the current disc thickness and surface condition is required to ensure they have not deteriorated further due to corrosion during periods of standing.