2022 Skoda Kodiaq — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,542 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Skoda Kodiaq, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.6% was above the average for large SUVs of a similar age (91.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 158 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 119 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 68 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 58 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 28 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 26 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 140 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 4 | Wipers | 39 |
| 5 | Washers | 26 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 24 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.2% | 916 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.4% | 745 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.4% | 383 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.8% | 310 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 157 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,436 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,900 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 178 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,696 | 7.9% |
| Diesel | 1,846 | 6.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 251 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 4,173 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kodiaq
Before buying a 2022 Skoda Kodiaq, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Skoda Kodiaqs pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 4,542 2022 Skoda Kodiaq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Kodiaq?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2022 Kodiaq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,542 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.