2020 Skoda Kodiaq — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Skoda Kodiaq passed 91.5% of its 24,266 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the 2020 Kodiaq sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and brakes (2.6%) 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 575 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.5% versus 6.2%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.3% of the time against 9.0% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 825 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 630 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.0% | 493 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 380 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 247 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 124 |
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 | 575 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 574 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 394 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 277 |
| 5 | Wipers | 158 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 142 |
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 | 20.4% | 4,942 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.7% | 4,775 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.8% | 3,103 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.1% | 2,442 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 720 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 58 |
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 | 9,132 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 12,790 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,997 | 12.1% |
| 90-120k | 268 | 13.4% |
| 120-150k | 64 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 15,325 | 8.3% |
| Diesel | 8,941 | 9.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 320 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 7,995 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 7,970 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 7,963 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kodiaq
On a 2020 Kodiaq, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (2.6% 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.
- Suspension (2.0% 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.
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 Kodiaqs pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 24,266 2020 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2020 Kodiaq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 24,266 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.