Skoda Roomster MOT Results

Registered in 2009
56.9% pass rate
from 1,287 tests in 2021
(9.4% worse than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Roomster is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.078% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.078% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.078% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.078% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.1% fail on Springs
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.078% fail on Axles
      • 0.078% fail on Axle
    • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.078% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
        • 0.078% fail on Lever
        • 0.078% fail on Linkage
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.078% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.078% fail on Lever
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.078% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.078% fail on Doors
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.078% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.078% fail on Undertray
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.078% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.078% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.078% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
        • 0.078% fail on Steering component
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.078% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
    • 0.078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.078% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.85% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
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