2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

2,364 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,364 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    61 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.3%
  2. Suspension11.5%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Body & chassis7.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2012 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2012 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,364 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Skoda Roomster?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; individual direction indicators: incorrect colour. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).