2012 Skoda Roomster · 7,847 MOT tests
2012 Skoda Roomster reliability
2012 Skoda Roomsters fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Roomster years (7,847 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 72,635
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,847
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.9% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Roomster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Suspension8.1%
- Brakes7%
- Tyres6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.25%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Direction indicator wrong colour 3.06%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.5%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.43%)
Other years
Every Skoda Roomster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2012 Skoda Roomsters fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Roomster years (7,847 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Roomster MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.25% of tests), direction indicator wrong colour (3.06% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Skoda Roomster have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Skoda Roomster shows 72,635 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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