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Skoda Roomster reliability by build year

Coverage 2006-20151 named generationMPVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Skoda Roomster built around 2014: fails its MOT less often than average

Skoda Roomsters built around 2014 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

22% of MOT tests on Skoda Roomsters built around 2014 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Skoda Roomsters built around 2014 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Skoda Roomster's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Roomster's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Roomster Mk1 (5J)

Mk1 (5J) (2006-2015)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

19.5% fail rate, built around 2015 (10 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 22.8%)

From 2,916 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Skoda Roomster.

See every build year for the Skoda Roomster

By age

Skoda Roomster fail rate by age

This chart combines every Skoda Roomster ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
52917.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2,91619.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
3,58821.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
3,04424.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,76125.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,78827.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,64331.0%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
2,12033.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,87134.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2,12334.4%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
8837.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 19 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 11-year-old Skoda Roomsters

These issues come from 11-year-old Skoda Roomsters, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.5%
    Advisory: 953Fail: 50 (5% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    18.2%
    Advisory: 812Fail: 180 (18% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    17.4%
    Advisory: 875Fail: 24 (3% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.1%
    Advisory: 607Fail: 101 (14% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    8.7%
    Advisory: 308Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,588 MOT tests on 11-year-old Skoda Roomsters, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 11-year-old Skoda Roomsters notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres27%
  2. Brakes + Suspension24%
  3. Suspension + Tyres22%
  4. Brakes + Lighting16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,609 MOT tests on Skoda Roomster cars built around 2014 (11 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

96%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

4 recalls in all

3 of the 4 Skoda Roomster recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 2 more

Top concerns

  • Takata drivers side front airbag
  • Fuel may leak
  • Incorrect curtain airbag may activate

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    2.9%

    Lower fail rate: 17.4%, against 21.8% for the Skoda Roomster, both built around 2014.

    1,888 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  2. 2

    Renault Kangoo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.3%
    Dangerous
    8.7%

    No clear edge over the Skoda Roomster on these figures.

    4,420 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  3. 3

    Fiat 500L

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.5%
    Dangerous
    7.6%

    No clear edge over the Skoda Roomster on these figures.

    8,453 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  4. 4

    Kia Carens

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    8.2%

    No clear edge over the Skoda Roomster on these figures.

    2,722 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2014 (11 years old), the Skoda Roomster across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 3,588 11-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Skoda Roomster ever sold: 23,471 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2014 (11 years old): 3,588 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.