Skoda Roomster MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.5% pass rate
from 2,518 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Roomster is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.079% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.079% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Axles
      • 0.040% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.040% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.079% fail on Cable
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.079% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.079% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.079% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Doors (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Hose (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.079% fail on Undertray
    • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.040% fail on Seats
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.079% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Steering (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.040% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.79% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.040% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.040% fail on Speedometer
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