Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate & common failures
The Skoda Kodiaq appears in 162,673 MOT tests spanning model years 2013–2025, and 91.5% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 10.0% of the time, so this is 1.5pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and brakes (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and pins and bushes — brake pads alone was recorded 3,522 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Kodiaq fails 5.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.1 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.1% of the time against 8.9% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Kodiaq model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33,572 | 91.3% | 8.7% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 41,297 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 38,932 | 90.7% | 9.3% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 24,266 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 15,105 | 92.0% | 8.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 8,560 | 92.3% | 7.7% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 758 | 96.4% | 3.6% | Tyres |
| 2024 | 167 | 98.8% | 1.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 6,023 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 3,836 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 2,580 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 2,524 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 2,148 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 1,407 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 475 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 314 |
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 | 3,522 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,604 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 2,187 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,114 |
| 5 | Wipers | 2,091 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,262 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 871 |
| 8 | Washers | 761 |
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 | 21.8% | 35,529 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 31,107 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.5% | 17,074 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.4% | 13,617 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 5,440 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 589 |
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 | 47,360 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 81,675 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 26,471 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 5,567 | 12.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,218 | 12.5% |
| 150k+ | 378 | 8.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 84,463 | 8.1% |
| Diesel | 78,169 | 8.9% |
| Hybrid | 34 | 0.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,273 | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 24,903 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 33,146 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 40,543 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 48,808 | 9.6% |
What to check before buying a Skoda Kodiaq
- Tyres (3.7% 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.
- Brakes (2.4% 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 (1.6% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Kodiaq?
91.5% of the 162,673 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.5% fail rate, across model years 2013–2025.
What does the Skoda Kodiaq most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, then brakes (2.4%).
How much does mileage affect Kodiaq MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 8.7% for 150k+, a 3.1-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Kodiaq more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 8.1% of the time against 8.9% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 162,673 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.