2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate and common faults

8,717 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,717 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    173 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    151 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Horn: not working0.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.5%
    75 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    56 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.4%
  2. Suspension3.6%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2019 Skoda Kodiaq?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2019 Skoda Kodiaq cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,717 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Kodiaq?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Skoda Kodiaq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).