2019 Skoda Kodiaq — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Skoda Kodiaq passed 90.7% of its 38,932 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 9.8%, so the 2019 Kodiaq sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and suspension (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, brake pads and tread depth — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,112 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Kodiaq fails 6.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.6 points.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.7pp more often than petrol ones (10.0% vs 8.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 1,384 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.5% | 975 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 924 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 705 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 614 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 241 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 1,112 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 844 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 636 |
| 4 | Wipers | 557 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 512 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 227 |
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 | 21.4% | 8,345 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.7% | 7,269 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.2% | 5,150 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.7% | 4,153 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,354 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 134 |
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 | 12,257 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 19,998 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 5,520 | 12.4% |
| 90-120k | 873 | 12.9% |
| 120-150k | 214 | 14.5% |
| 150k+ | 69 | 8.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 21,865 | 10.0% |
| Petrol | 17,060 | 8.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 358 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 9,595 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 9,616 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 9,677 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 9,686 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kodiaq
On a 2019 Kodiaq, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
- Suspension (2.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- 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.
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 2019 Skoda Kodiaqs pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 38,932 2019 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Skoda Kodiaq?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by suspension (2.5%).
Does the 2019 Kodiaq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 8.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,932 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.