2014 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate: 76.6% (15,681 tests)
Is the 2014 Rapid getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.8% +1.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 76.9% +1.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 73.9% -0.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 Rapid
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2,593 | 31.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 1,561 | 18.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 1,486 | 18.0% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,101 | 13.3% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 586 | 7.1% |
| 6 | Visibility | 358 | 4.3% |
All Rapid years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8,775 | 75.7% | +2.4 pts | 84,770 |
| 2014 (this page) | 15,681 | 76.6% | +0.8 pts | 78,406 |
| 2015 | 9,323 | 77.4% | -1.4 pts | 72,078 |
| 2016 | 12,155 | 78.2% | -3.1 pts | 67,702 |
| 2017 | 11,676 | 80.2% | -3.8 pts | 56,736 |
| 2018 | 6,328 | 83.5% | -2.9 pts | 45,595 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 76.6% of their MOT tests (15,681 tests, 2023–2025), +0.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 78,406 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 Rapid?
The median tested example shows 78,406 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2014 Rapid?
In this cohort petrols pass 78.7% of tests against 73.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.