2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,091 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,091 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.5%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Brakes19.4%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Steering4.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2009 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,091 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Skoda Roomster?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).