2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Skoda Kodiaq MOT pass rate and common faults

7,269 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    194 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    148 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    44 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Brakes3.6%
  3. Suspension2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Skoda Kodiaq?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2020 Skoda Kodiaq cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,269 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; 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 2020 Skoda Kodiaq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).