Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline + MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 919 tests, the Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline + passes its MOT 87.7% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 8.3% of the time, so this is 4.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 9.7% of tests against 1.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.5% in the 0-30k band and 17.6% in the 60-90k band, a 8.2-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline + model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 547 | 87.0% | 13.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 318 | 87.4% | 12.6% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 54 | 96.3% | 3.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.7% | 89 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 9 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 6 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 3 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 3 | Washers | 9 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 5 |
| 6 | Attachment | 5 |
| 7 | Wipers | 5 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.2% | 268 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.6% | 42 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.5% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 20 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 12 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 316 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 480 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 307 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 609 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline +
- Tyres (9.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline +?
87.7% of the 919 Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline + MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.3% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Skoda Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline + most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 9.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.3%).
How much does mileage affect Enyaq Iv 80 Sportline + MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 17.6% for 60-90k, a 8.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 919 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.