2014 Skoda Rapid 1.6L Diesel · SF14 GTS

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 105,145 miles, this followed a failure just three miles prior that identified multiple critical safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than monitoring component wear during regular intervals. At 105,145 miles over 12 years, the car averages approximately 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 6,500 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,700 miles between August 2024 and 2025. This steady mileage has not prevented the vehicle from significant mechanical wear, as evidenced by the rapid degradation of the suspension and braking components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking system. The August 2025 failure highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and corroded rear springs, while the 2024 failure noted an excessively worn nearside front lower arm ball joint. These issues indicate the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the rear brake discs are pitted and scored, and the heavily corroded exhaust casing suggests significant underbody corrosion, which may soon lead to structural failure of the exhaust system if not monitored.