2015 Skoda Rapid 1.2L Petrol · NL65 FFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 183,238 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior at 183,107 miles. The failure revealed critical safety issues including a structural bulge in the offside rear tyre and a front tyre below the legal tread limit, suggesting that the owner only addressed essential safety faults when forced by the MOT tester. The Skoda Rapid has covered a high-mile distance of 183,238 miles over its 11-year life, averaging approximately 16,600 miles per year. Between September 2023 and August 2025, the vehicle covered nearly 38,000 miles in just two years, indicating a recent period of very high-intensity use, likely long-distance motorway driving. This high rate of operation places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system, which accelerates wear compared to a lower-mileage vehicle. A prospective buyer must prioritize an inspection of the exhaust system, as a deteriorating back box and gas leak have been noted consistently across 2024 and 2025. The suspension also requires close scrutiny given the previous record of play in the nearside front suspension rod ball joint in 2022 and the high overall mileage. Furthermore, the physical damage to the nearside front wing and mud guard mentioned in the 2025 test should be checked for hidden structural corrosion or impact damage that may have compromised the integrity of the front mounting points.