Skoda Roomster
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 31,287 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
31,287
Best Year
2015 (85%)
Years Covered
10
About the Skoda Roomster
The Skoda Roomster has been tested 31,287 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2006 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 2,609 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SKODA ROOMSTERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Skoda Roomster by Year
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