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Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,397 real MOT tests across 1,091 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,397 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
31,325mi
Annual Mileage
8,191mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a.

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.9%
2023
86.8%
2022
90.4%
2021
90.2%
2020

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,927 mi/yr
Typical
8,191 mi/yr
Average
9,038 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,351 mi/yr

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 306 88.9% 19,957 27,106 34,150
2022 370 86.8% 20,818 28,210 35,367
2021 764 90.4% 24,543 32,637 42,416
2020 895 90.2% 24,958 33,237 44,708

How Long Does a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Last?

Based on 1,091 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,325 mi
75th Percentile
41,933 mi
95th Percentile
62,435 mi
Max Recorded
137,697 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

90.4% MOT pass rate from 764 tests

Year to avoid
2022

86.8% MOT pass rate from 370 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 764 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a THIS CAR 89.6% 2,397 31,325 mi — yrs
Skoda Fabia 76% 4,863,673 58,216 mi 26 yrs
Skoda Octavia 77.7% 3,816,734 87,093 mi 28 yrs
Skoda Yeti 84.4% 844,079 52,202 mi 17 yrs
Sym Symply 125 80.2% 2,764 15,256 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a?

The Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 2,397 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a owner drives around 8,191 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 2,397 MOT tests, the Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a does around 8,191 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI S-a is 2021 with a 90.4% pass rate across 764 tests.