Skoda Roomster Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Roomster reliable? We analysed 339,198 real MOT tests across 22,877 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Roomster is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Roomster.
Skoda Roomster Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Roomster. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Roomster MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Roomster to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Roomster Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Skoda Roomster fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Skoda Roomster Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Roomster models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Roomster Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Roomster owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Roomster MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Roomster year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,897 | 86.3% | 26,814 | 41,776 | 62,390 |
| 2014 | 30,647 | 84.9% | 26,661 | 42,575 | 63,860 |
| 2013 | 33,809 | 83.0% | 30,409 | 48,106 | 71,990 |
| 2012 | 35,289 | 80.8% | 33,695 | 53,474 | 79,226 |
| 2011 | 26,347 | 80.7% | 35,412 | 56,142 | 82,138 |
| 2010 | 25,230 | 78.4% | 38,477 | 62,641 | 92,810 |
| 2009 | 24,985 | 74.7% | 38,682 | 64,864 | 96,439 |
| 2008 | 55,341 | 73.3% | 43,138 | 69,239 | 99,786 |
| 2007 | 74,734 | 72.3% | 44,777 | 72,243 | 104,663 |
| 2006 | 14,769 | 71.3% | 48,062 | 77,336 | 110,111 |
How Long Does a Skoda Roomster Last?
Based on 22,877 Skoda Roomster vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Roomster Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Roomster MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Roomster
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.3% MOT pass rate from 16,897 tests
71.3% MOT pass rate from 14,769 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Roomster is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.3% across 16,897 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Skoda Roomster Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Roomster THIS CAR | 77.5% | 339,198 | 59,592 mi | 20 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 |
| Hyundai Lantra | 65.9% | 134,580 | 79,555 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Roomster sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Roomster has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 339,198 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Skoda Roomster are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3,223 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (3,146), and suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (1,804). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
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 Roomster 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 Roomster owner drives around 5,830 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.
In terms of longevity, most Skoda Roomster models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.