2014 Skoda Roomster · 9,069 MOT tests
2014 Skoda Roomster reliability
2014 Skoda Roomsters fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Roomster years (9,069 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- 21.1%
- 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 9
- 54,571
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,069
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2015 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.6% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Roomster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Tyres5.4%
- Suspension5.3%
- Brakes4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.29%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.49%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (13.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.22%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.53%)
Other years
Every Skoda Roomster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2014 Skoda Roomsters fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Roomster years (9,069 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Roomster MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.29% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.95% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Skoda Roomster have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Skoda Roomster shows 54,571 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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