11 models · 2,359,966 MOT tests

Skoda reliability

Skoda cars fail 24% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Skoda on MOT results is the Skoda Karoq; the least is the Skoda Fabia.

Ranked

Every Skoda model, most reliable first

Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.

Skoda models ranked by MOT reliability
#	Model	Type	Tests	Fail rate	Verdict
1	Skoda Karoq2017–2021 cars	Family SUV	110,145	9.6%	Better than average
2	Skoda Kodiaq2013–2021 cars	Family SUV	87,391	11%	Better than average
3	Skoda Yeti2009–2018 cars	Family SUV	242,557	20.9%	Better than average
4	Skoda Superb2002–2021 cars	Large family car	197,945	21.4%	Better than average
5	Skoda Octavia1998–2021 cars	Family hatchback	651,188	24.7%	Better than average
6	Skoda Kamiq2019–2021 cars	Small SUV	14,973	10.7%	About average
7	Skoda Scala2019–2021 cars	Family hatchback	10,428	11.5%	About average
8	Skoda Citigo2011–2021 cars	City car	162,809	18.8%	About average
9	Skoda Roomster2005–2016 cars	Small car	62,285	33.2%	About average
10	Skoda Rapid2010–2019 cars	Family hatchback	73,667	23.9%	About average
11	Skoda Fabia2000–2021 cars	Small car	746,578	29.5%	About average

Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.

Questions

Skoda reliability questions

Are Skoda cars reliable?

Skoda cars fail 24% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 2,359,966 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.

What is the most reliable Skoda?

On MOT results, the Skoda Karoq: it fails 9.6% of first tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.

Which Skoda should I avoid?

The Skoda Fabia has the weakest MOT record of the Skoda range (4% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.

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