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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Roomster. Check any Roomster by registration number below.

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83.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.4%

vs Skoda Avg

11

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Skoda Roomster — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Roomster has an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, which is 7.4 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Roomster is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Roomster fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Roomster for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Roomster is around 84,137 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Roomster, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Skoda Roomster, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Roomster performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 3,938 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2014

Based on 6,341 vehicles

82.5%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

18.9%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2013

Based on 6,168 vehicles

79.5%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

21.1%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2012

Based on 5,585 vehicles

74.5%Average
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

27.1%

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2011

Based on 3,658 vehicles

73.3%Average
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

26.2%

2010

Based on 3,069 vehicles

70.9%Average
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2009

Based on 24,693 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

34.8%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2008

Based on 33,760 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

37.4%

Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2007

Based on 40,279 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

38.0%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2006

Based on 16,340 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

42.0%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

0

Based on 24,311 vehicles

78.1%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Roomster

The most common reasons a Skoda Roomster fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.1%
2

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

3.7%
3

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.1%
4

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.0%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.0%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.7%

Front Nearside

3.6%

Rear Offside

1.8%

Typical Mileage — Skoda Roomster

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Roomster.

At 3 Years

53,697

miles

At 5 Years

84,137

miles

At 10 Years

128,732

miles

Skoda Roomster — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Roomster MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Roomster?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Roomster is 83.6% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Roomster?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Roomster are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.1%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (3.7%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Roomster reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, the Skoda Roomster is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Roomster?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Roomster?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Roomster: 105,937 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Roomster to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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