2014 Skoda Rapid 1.2L Petrol · YH14 DVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards over the last eighteen months. Following a failure in October 2023, the Skoda Rapid has passed two consecutive tests with no recorded defects. The most recent inspection conducted on October 2025 at 139,493 miles indicates a clean result, suggesting that the owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and is currently maintaining the vehicle to standard. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage, with 19,590 miles covered between October 2022 and October 2023, and another 17,587 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of brake components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and exhaust mounting based on the faults flagged in 2023. The tester previously identified a worn and pitted rear brake disc alongside an insecure central exhaust system. While these were rectified to achieve the subsequent passes, the high mileage of 139,493 miles means that suspension bushes and shock absorbers are nearing significant wear. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for corrosion on the exhaust piping and structural points is advisable to ensure no hidden rust is developing beyond what the MOT tester covers.