Skoda Kodiaq (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 13,585 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,086

£174/month

MOT Pass Rate

92%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1984cc Petrol

Great Choice

92% pass rate, £2,086/year to run. 10 points above average.

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Petrol1984cc6 years old13,585 tests38k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1984cc)

~36 mpg

£1,631

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Per week£40/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

92% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Skoda brand average of 88%.

92% of MOT tests on Skoda Kodiaqs from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 13,585 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 37,661 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models1198th of 2,554(top half)

Rank among Skoda models104th of 329(top half)

vs average of all models+10%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average+0%(92% avg)

vs Skoda average+4%(88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

37,661

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Skoda Kodiaq had 37,661 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 90%. The 2020 scores 92%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Skoda Kodiaq by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	98%	144	12,118 mi
2022	95%	385	29,297 mi
2021	93%	11,631	31,614 mi
2020	92%	13,585	37,661 mi
2019	90%	15,087	47,402 mi
2018	91%	12,552	57,847 mi
2017	90%	9,867	65,458 mi

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About the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq

The 2020 Skoda Kodiaq is a family car. Our records list a 1984cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 13,585 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested models on UK roads. Among all models from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model matches that benchmark.

With an average of 37,661 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Skoda Kodiaq owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2020 Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Costs

The 1984cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,631 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,086 (£174/month), broken down as £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Skoda Kodiaq Reliability Trend

The Skoda Kodiaq has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Buying a Used 2020 Skoda Kodiaq

At 6 years old, the Skoda Kodiaq offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93%. With 13,585 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

What the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq Fails Its MOT On

Share of the 813 MOT tests on the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq that failed at the first attempt in 2025, next to all cars and vans of the same age.

Tyres34%
Same age: 36%
Suspension27%
Same age: 11% (fails on this more often)
Brakes21%
Same age: 18%
Lights and electrics13%
Same age: 23% (fails on this less often)

DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2025; a test that failed on two areas counts in both. How we count it · Skoda Kodiaq reliability, common problems and years to avoid

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Timing Chain / Belt

Watch out

At 6 years old, check whether the timing belt has been replaced (typically due every 5-7 years or 60,000-100,000 miles). A snapped belt can destroy the engine.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Skoda Kodiaq(2020)	92%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
Ford Kuga(2018)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
MINI Cooper(2018)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq

Is the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 92% of MOT tests on 2020 Skoda Kodiaqs ended in a pass, from 13,585 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,086 a year (£174 a month): £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq?

92% of 13,585 MOT tests on the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 1198th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (top half).

Which year Skoda Kodiaq has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Skoda Kodiaq has the highest MOT pass rate at 93% and the 2017 the lowest at 90%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq is 37,661 miles, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.