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

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84.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.6%

vs Skoda Avg

10

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Skoda Kodiaq — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Kodiaq has an average MOT pass rate of 84.5%, which is 6.6 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kodiaq is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Kodiaq fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Kodiaq 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.

Before buying a used Skoda Kodiaq, 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 Kodiaq performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 312 vehicles

99.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2023

Based on 1,343 vehicles

99.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.4%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2022

Based on 464 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2021

Based on 11,094 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

2020

Based on 19,293 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 22,395 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2018

Based on 19,105 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2017

Based on 15,063 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2016

Based on 15,000 vehicles

0.9%Poor
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

0

Based on 32,519 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

41k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Kodiaq

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

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.2%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.0%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

0.9%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

0.8%

Skoda Kodiaq — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Kodiaq MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Kodiaq?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Kodiaq is 84.5% 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 Kodiaq?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Kodiaq are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.2%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Kodiaq reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.5%, the Skoda Kodiaq 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 Kodiaq?
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 Kodiaq?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Kodiaq: 42,887 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kodiaq to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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