2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

2,743 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,743 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    55 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.7%
  2. Suspension7.9%
  3. Brakes7.3%
  4. Tyres6.7%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%

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 2014 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2014 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,743 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Skoda Roomster?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).