2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate and common faults

5,835 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,835 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    106 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    141 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    78 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    61 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  5. Lights & electrics1.9%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Skoda Kodiaq?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2017 Skoda Kodiaq cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,835 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Skoda Kodiaq?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Skoda Kodiaq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).