2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

2,627 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,627 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    56 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    56 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    63 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.6%
  2. Brakes9.0%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Body & chassis5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.5%

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: 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 2013 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2013 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,627 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Skoda Roomster?

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

Is the 2013 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).