2017 Skoda Rapid MOT pass rate: 80.2% (11,676 tests)
Is the 2017 Rapid getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.1% -3.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.7% -4.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 78.8% -3.6 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 2017 Rapid
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,436 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 1,288 | 29.3% |
| 3 | Brakes | 715 | 16.2% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 309 | 7.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 290 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 136 | 3.1% |
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 | 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 (this page) | 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 2017 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 80.2% of their MOT tests (11,676 tests, 2023–2025), -3.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 56,736 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 Rapid?
The median tested example shows 56,736 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.
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.