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Škoda Kodiaq reliability

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MOT pass rates and common problems from 192,517 MOT tests of cars first registered 2017–2023.

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88.4%pass first time
+5.0 ptsvs typical car
Beats 91%of cars
192,517MOT tests

Verdict

The Škoda Kodiaq passes its MOT first time on 88.4% of tests, 5.0 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (83.3%). That puts it ahead of 91% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2017 Kodiaq does best (beats 97% of cars) and the 2020 worst (beats 83%).

Of its engines, the 1.4 Petrol does best (beats 96%) and the 1.5 Petrol worst (beats 80%).

Better than average on tyres, visibility, lights & electrics.

Watch these weak spots

Suspension arm bushes3.7×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

70%75%80%85%90%95%345678990%90%89%87%85%86%85%
Škoda KodiaqTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2017
Beats 97%
2018
Beats 96%
2019
Beats 83%
2020
Beats 83%
2021
Beats 82%
2022
Beats 79%
2023
Beats 67%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2017–202389,44887.9%Beats 93%A
1.5 Petrol2018–202351,69888.7%Beats 80%A
1.4 Petrol2017–201830,19488.7%Beats 96%A
2.0 Petrol2017–202221,17789.1%Beats 92%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 1.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 1.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 4.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+2.4 ptsTyres: 4.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.6 ptsBrakes: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.5 ptsSuspension: 1.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.5 ptsExhaust: 1.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.1 ptsSuspension: 1.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 4.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+2.4 ptsTyres: 4.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.6 ptsBrakes: 2.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.5 ptsSuspension: 1.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.5 ptsExhaust: 1.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.1 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 1.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
4.2% vs 5.8%
Brakes
2.5% vs 3.1%
Visibility
1.8% vs 3.4%
Lights & electrics
1.8% vs 4.2%
Suspension
1.6% vs 2.1%
Emissions & leaks
1.0% vs 1.1%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.4%
Body & structure
0.2% vs 0.7%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.2%
Steering
0.1% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Suspension arm bushes 3.7× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Brake pads
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k97%91%88%86%83%82%
Škoda KodiaqTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking2.8%3.6%0.8×
Brake pads2.0%1.9%1.0×
Tyre tread depth1.4%2.0%0.7×
Windscreen wipers1.2%2.0%0.6×
Headlight aim1.1%1.7%0.6×
Suspension arm bushes1.0%0.3%3.7×
Engine warning light0.9%0.8%1.1×
Windscreen washers0.5%1.3%0.4×
Brake discs0.4%0.5%0.9×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.3%0.5%0.6×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A tyre seriously damaged20.1
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm15.4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.6
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen11.6
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn11.4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements10.6
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction9.0
A tyre cords visible or damaged6.6
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Škoda Kodiaq2 engines88.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol2,57287.5%Beats 54%C
2.0 Diesel1,01590.3%Beats 94%A
2022 Škoda Kodiaq3 engines89.5% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol7,47588.9%Beats 66%B
2.0 Diesel3,78689.7%Beats 89%A
2.0 Petrol2,02391.3%Beats 92%A
2021 Škoda Kodiaq3 engines89.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol11,88189.1%Beats 79%B
2.0 Diesel5,89688.8%Beats 86%A
2.0 Petrol1,77289.9%Beats 86%A
2020 Škoda Kodiaq3 engines88.6% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol14,17888.8%Beats 81%A
2.0 Diesel10,18088.0%Beats 83%A
2.0 Petrol3,54889.3%Beats 85%A
2019 Škoda Kodiaq3 engines87.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel23,54186.5%Beats 82%A
1.5 Petrol13,35188.6%Beats 87%A
2.0 Petrol5,48586.9%Beats 74%B
2018 Škoda Kodiaq4 engines88.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel25,58588.6%Beats 97%A
1.4 Petrol12,36388.9%Beats 95%A
2.0 Petrol4,20289.3%Beats 96%A
1.5 Petrol2,24187.8%Beats 86%A
2017 Škoda Kodiaq3 engines88.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel19,44587.8%Beats 97%A
1.4 Petrol17,83188.6%Beats 97%A
2.0 Petrol4,14790.2%Beats 99%A

FAQ

What is the Škoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate?

88.4% of MOT tests on the Škoda Kodiaq were passed first time, based on 192,517 tests between 2019 and 2026 of cars first registered 2017–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 83.3% of the time.

Is the Škoda Kodiaq reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 91% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Škoda Kodiaq year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2017 Kodiaq does best for its age and mileage: it beats 97% of cars on UK roads. The 2020 does worst: it beats 83%.

Which Škoda Kodiaq engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.4 Petrol does best: it beats 96% of cars on UK roads. The 1.5 Petrol does worst: it beats 80%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Škoda Kodiaq?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, brake pads, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, suspension arm bushes comes up 3.7× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.