Skoda Roomster

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 31,287 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

31,287

Highest Pass Rate

2015 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Skoda Roomster

The Skoda Roomster was MOT tested 31,287 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2006 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 2,609 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 20 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Skoda Roomsters pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 120,477 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 61,376 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Roomster is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Skoda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1199cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,644

Per month£137/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2015 details

How reliable is the Skoda Roomster?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Skoda brand average-12% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread20 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Skoda Roomster by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2015	85%	2,609	61,376 mi
2014	84%	4,251	65,329 mi
2013	82%	4,237	74,736 mi
2012	78%	4,001	83,290 mi
2011	78%	2,554	87,363 mi
2010	76%	2,198	99,283 mi
2009	71%	2,140	102,580 mi
2008	70%	3,944	109,414 mi
2007	69%	4,629	113,638 mi
2006	65%	724	120,477 mi

Questions about the Skoda Roomster

Is the Skoda Roomster reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2006 to 2015), the Skoda Roomster averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 31,287 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Skoda Roomster has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 Skoda Roomster has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 65%, a 20 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.