2017 Skoda Rapid 1.2L Petrol · EX17 LTY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 2 October 2025 at 149,216 miles resulted in a failure for a non nearside front indicator and worn front brake discs. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of worn brake components suggests that the owner is only addressing faults once they reach MOT failure thresholds rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 16,500 miles per year. There is a significant surge in usage between October 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered nearly 30,000 miles in just eleven months. This rapid accumulation has continued, with another 21,000 miles recorded between the June 2024 and October 2025 tests. Such high-mileage use typically indicates consistent motorway driving, which places specific stresses on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage vehicles. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the recurring advisories for uneven tyre wear in 2023 and 2024 indicate potential alignment issues or worn suspension arms. The front brake discs were flagged as worn in 2025, so a physical check of the remaining pad thickness and caliper condition is necessary to ensure no further seizing or thinning. Given the high annual mileage, a thorough inspection of the chassis for corrosion and the condition of the exhaust system is essential, as the record does not detail the structural integrity of these components beyond basic MOT pass requirements.