2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,523 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,523 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    31 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    31 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.1%
  2. Lights & electrics13.1%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Body & chassis6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%

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: 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 2011 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2011 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,523 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Skoda Roomster?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).