2020 Skoda Kodiaq Drive — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 403 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq Drive, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 16 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 8 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.2% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 3 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 26.1% | 105 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.8% | 84 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.1% | 57 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.4% | 46 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 23 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 152 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 237 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 129 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 139 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kodiaq Drive
Before buying a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq Drive, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
How many 2020 Skoda Kodiaq Drives pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 403 2020 Skoda Kodiaq Drive MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq Drive?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2020 Kodiaq Drive get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 403 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.