2017 Skoda Kodiaq — MOT failures & pass rate
33,572 MOT tests on the 2017 Skoda Kodiaq are in this dataset, and 91.3% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (11.3% fail rate), the 2017 Kodiaq comes out 2.6pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and brakes (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 599 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 10.4% once past 150k — 2.0× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.4% of the time against 9.1% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 1,389 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 722 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 675 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 534 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 505 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 179 |
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 | 599 |
| 2 | Wipers | 577 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 576 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 494 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 389 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 232 |
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 | 25.0% | 8,378 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.5% | 6,878 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.1% | 3,734 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 1,459 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,178 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 183 |
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 | 4,328 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 16,526 | 7.9% |
| 60-90k | 9,427 | 10.6% |
| 90-120k | 2,559 | 12.3% |
| 120-150k | 567 | 10.8% |
| 150k+ | 164 | 10.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 17,778 | 8.4% |
| Diesel | 15,794 | 9.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,604 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 6,660 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 6,739 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 6,765 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 6,804 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Kodiaq
On a 2017 Kodiaq, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (2.1% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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
How many 2017 Skoda Kodiaqs pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 33,572 2017 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Skoda Kodiaq?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by brakes (2.1%).
Does the 2017 Kodiaq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 10.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 33,572 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.