Skoda Rapid

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 36,420 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

36,420

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Skoda Rapid

The Skoda Rapid was MOT tested 36,420 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2012 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 712 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 75%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Skoda Rapids pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 102,611 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 42,364 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Rapid is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Skoda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Skoda brand average-6% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Skoda Rapid by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	89%	712	42,364 mi
2018	85%	3,378	52,834 mi
2017	83%	6,256	67,877 mi
2016	82%	6,732	79,203 mi
2015	82%	5,226	85,674 mi
2014	81%	8,827	88,574 mi
2013	80%	4,990	95,627 mi
2012	75%	299	102,611 mi

Questions about the Skoda Rapid

Is the Skoda Rapid reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2012 to 2019), the Skoda Rapid averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 36,420 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Skoda Rapid has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Skoda Rapid has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 75%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.