2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,242 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,242 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    52 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    32 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.0%
  2. Brakes15.9%
  3. Suspension13.7%
  4. Tyres8.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2010 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2010 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,242 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Skoda Roomster?

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

Is the 2010 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).