2023 Skoda Kodiaq — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2023 Skoda Kodiaq passed 96.4% of its 758 recorded MOT tests. Against large SUVs of a similar age (6.9% fail rate), the 2023 Kodiaq comes out 3.3pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.1%) and visibility (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 13 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 4.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.1% | 16 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 9 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
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 | 10.4% | 79 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 56 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.3% | 40 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 564 | 2.1% |
| 30-60k | 181 | 7.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 454 | 4.4% |
| Diesel | 304 | 2.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 170 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 550 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Kodiaq
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.1% 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.
- Visibility (1.3% 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.
- 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 2023 Skoda Kodiaqs pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 758 2023 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Skoda Kodiaq?
Tyres, recorded in 2.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).
Does the 2023 Kodiaq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 0-30k band to 7.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 758 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.