Skoda Rapid
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 36,420 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
36,420
Best Year
2019 (89%)
Years Covered
8
About the Skoda Rapid
The Skoda Rapid has been tested 36,420 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2012 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 712 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 75%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer SKODA RAPIDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2019 detailsHow reliable is the Skoda Rapid?
Skoda Rapid by Year
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