2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

2,386 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,386 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    89 marked dangerous
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.9%
  2. Brakes27.3%
  3. Suspension26.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.5%
  5. Tyres10.7%
  6. Steering7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2007 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,386 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Skoda Roomster?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).