Skoda Roomster
From 28,325 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Roomsters fare better: 2015 models pass at 82.6% vs 60.7% for 2006.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,313 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,313 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 939 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 680 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 678 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 646 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 631 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 576 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 537 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 535 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 520 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.9% of Roomster failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 35.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 75.3% while Diesel versions pass at 67.7%, a 8 percentage point gap.
Skoda Roomster on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 835 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 834. At this rate, roughly 21.1 years until none remain. Now at 80.1% of its peak (21,863 in 2015 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 16,584 | 930 | +0 | -236 | -236 |
| 2025 Q2 | 16,859 | 891 | +0 | -189 | -189 |
| 2025 Q1 | 17,048 | 891 | +0 | -211 | -211 |
| 2024 Q4 | 17,296 | 854 | +1 | -199 | -198 |
| 2024 Q3 | 17,584 | 764 | +0 | -203 | -203 |
| 2024 Q2 | 17,819 | 732 | +1 | -243 | -242 |
| 2024 Q1 | 18,080 | 713 | +0 | -223 | -223 |
| 2023 Q4 | 18,342 | 674 | +0 | -179 | -179 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roomster Se Tsi | Petrol | 2,100 | 16% |
| Roomster Se Tsi 85 | Petrol | 1,838 | 14% |
| Roomster Se Tsi 105 S-A | Petrol | 1,137 | 9% |
| Roomster Se Tsi S-A | Petrol | 846 | 6% |
| Roomster 2 16V 105 A | Petrol | 685 | 5% |
| Roomster Se Tdi Cr 105 | Diesel | 655 | 5% |
| Roomster Se Tdi Cr | Diesel | 653 | 5% |
| Roomster 2 Tdi 80 | Diesel | 651 | 5% |
| Roomster Se Tdi Cr 90 | Diesel | 582 | 4% |
| Roomster 3 Tdi 105 | Diesel | 544 | 4% |
| Roomster 2 16V 85 | Petrol | 543 | 4% |
| Roomster 2 Tdi 105 | Diesel | 513 | 4% |
| Roomster Scout Tdi | Diesel | 458 | 3% |
| Roomster Scout Tdi Cr 105 | Diesel | 457 | 3% |
| Roomster Se Tsi 105 | Petrol | 383 | 3% |
| Roomster Greenline Tdi Cr | Diesel | 329 | 2% |
| Roomster 2 16V 105 | Petrol | 252 | 2% |
| Roomster S Tsi | Petrol | 249 | 2% |
| Roomster Se Tdi 80 | Diesel | 246 | 2% |
| Roomster 3 16V 105 A | Petrol | 230 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 82.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 79.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2013 | 77.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2012 | 74.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
6 earlier years
| 2011 | 72.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2010 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 67.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2008 | 65.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 63.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 60.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Roomsters tested had between 99,318 and 154,930 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 127,407 median miles, the Roomster has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Roomster has a 72.4% MOT pass rate based on 28,325 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Roomster?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Roomster is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,313 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Skoda Roomsters are on UK roads?
There are 16,584 Skoda Roomsters currently licensed on UK roads, with 930 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Roomster at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Roomster is 127,407 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 99,318 and 154,930 miles.
Buying a used Roomster?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.