2017 Skoda Rapid 1.2L Petrol · GL17 ORP

The most recent MOT on 29 October 2025 was a pass, but it carried advisories concerning front and rear brake discs being worn, pitted or scored, and a deteriorated rear registration plate. Earlier that same day the vehicle failed due to a near‑side rear nail in the tyre and an under‑inflated off‑side rear tyre, although the same brake disc advisories were present. Over the previous two years the pattern has been mixed: a clean pass in October 2024 was followed by a failure for a binding off‑side rear service brake and a non‑functioning near‑side headlamp, while the 2023 pass recorded low coolant‑tank level and low oil level advisories. The trend therefore shows recurring brake‑disc wear and intermittent brake‑caliper binding, with occasional electrical and tyre‑related issues, indicating that while the vehicle is currently road‑worthy, its maintenance record is not consistently improving and some components will likely need attention soon. At 70,142 mi the car averages roughly 7,800 mi per year, which is typical for a nine‑year‑old family hatchback. There are no obvious spikes in mileage that would suggest periods of high‑stress use, nor does the record show prolonged inactivity that would raise concerns about corrosion or fluid degradation beyond normal ageing. The modest annual mileage suggests that wear on major wear items such as the clutch, gearbox and suspension should be commensurate with the vehicle’s age, but the recurring brake‑disc.