2021 Skoda Kodiaq — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,685 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Skoda Kodiaq, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.1% was above the average for large SUVs of a similar age (90.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 370 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 322 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 147 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 143 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 142 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 77 |
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 | 308 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 146 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 139 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 136 |
| 5 | Wipers | 85 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 73 |
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 | 18.3% | 2,143 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.6% | 1,944 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.9% | 1,270 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.8% | 1,024 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 364 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 47 |
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 | 4,653 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 6,173 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 724 | 10.4% |
| 90-120k | 106 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,334 | 7.7% |
| Diesel | 4,349 | 8.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 346 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 5,618 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 5,655 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Kodiaq
Before buying a 2021 Skoda Kodiaq, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 (2.8% 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 (1.3% 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 2021 Skoda Kodiaqs pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 11,685 2021 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Skoda Kodiaq?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Does the 2021 Kodiaq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,685 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.