Right, listen up — this isn’t just any hatchback. This is the Škoda Rapid, registered in the fabled year of 2013 (63 plate), and while it might look as unassuming as a beige cardigan, it's about to slap that cardigan off your shoulders. First off, the cam belt and water pump have been replaced at a very respectable 43,312 miles — and it’s logged at least nine more full services after that. We're talking service stamps at 23,995, 33,880, 42,394, that critical 43,312, then 49,430, 55,713, 59,435, 62,828 and 65,396. It’s like the Škoda equivalent of someone who’s never missed gym day. You can sleep at night knowing that everything under the bonnet has been treated better than some people’s pets. It sits slap bang in insurance group 14, which basically means it's more reasonable than aggressive — your premiums won’t make you weep. Fuel economy? Prepare to be amazed. Official NEDC figures quote around 64 mpg combined, but real-world owners reported around 34 mpg in actual everyday driving. That’s the difference between fairy-tale numbers and the gritty reality of stop-start traffic, but still a commendable return. Driving the Rapid is like dividing by zero — unexpectedly thrilling in its own measured way. The 1.6?TDI CR engine, with its 90?PS and turbo eager to go, will whisk you to 0?62 in around 12 seconds.Meanwhile, the CO? emissions hover around 114?g/km — perfectly acceptable for Euro?5 compliance. Inside, it’s pragmatic brilliance: roomy rear seats, a decent boot, quality materials that suggest value rather than austerity. As Clarkson might say, it’s as comfortable as a diplomat in a leather sofa. Practical without apologising. So here’s the deal: this Rapid is the grown-up’s choice in a world obsessed with snazz and flash. It doesn’t scream “look at me,” but it hums “reliable, frugal, and fully serviced.”