2009 Skoda Roomster · 3,856 MOT tests
2009 Skoda Roomster reliability
2009 Skoda Roomsters fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 Roomster years (3,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 92,366
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,856
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.5% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Skoda Roomster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Suspension15.2%
- Brakes10.8%
- Body, chassis and structure9.5%
- Tyres7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.47%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.34%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.98%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.41%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.9%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.33%)
Other years
Every Skoda Roomster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2009 Skoda Roomsters fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 Roomster years (3,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Skoda Roomster MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.08% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.68% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Skoda Roomster have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Skoda Roomster shows 92,366 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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