2013 Skoda Roomster · 8,856 MOT tests
2013 Skoda Roomster reliability
2013 Skoda Roomsters fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Roomster years (8,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 63,445
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,856
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Roomster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Suspension5.7%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.9%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Direction indicator wrong colour 1.78%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.59%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.4%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.28%)
Other years
Every Skoda Roomster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2013 Skoda Roomsters fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Roomster years (8,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Roomster MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.9% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.85% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Skoda Roomster have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Skoda Roomster shows 63,445 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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