SKODA KODIAQ Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 496 MOT tests from 174 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every SKODA KODIAQ has the same fault.

SKODA KODIAQ's have a extremely good reliability rating of 790/999. The score was calculated from the average of every SKODA KODIAQ that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	795/999Very good	65,749 miles	1,566 vehicles
N/A	N/A	787/999Very good	82,640 miles	1,838 vehicles
N/A	N/A	787/999Very good	82,640 miles	1,823 vehicles

How reliable is the SKODA KODIAQ?

Based on 496 MOT tests from 174 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

174

MOT tests

496

Pass rate

91.1%

Median mileage

52,912 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every SKODA KODIAQ has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 892 out of 999.

Common SKODA KODIAQ MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 124 advisory comments and 4 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 49 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 38 advisory comments and 4 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 22 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Shock absorber issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 20 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record shock absorbers or dampers that were leaking, misting, or insecure. A light misting of oil on a damper is not an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (B))

SKODA KODIAQ MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	17	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	17	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	20	1	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	24	30	86.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2022	14	30	90%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2021	15	50	94%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2020	17	79	86.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2019	17	91	92.3%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2018	17	102	95.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2017	15	113	90.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used SKODA KODIAQ

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Shock absorber issues. Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.

Buying a SKODA KODIAQ?

Common problems tell you what can affect SKODA KODIAQs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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