Model reliability

Skoda Roomster reliability

The Skoda Roomster fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 40.3% of 12,160 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

6 to 10 years old

21% failed their MOT

About average

From 7,208 MOT tests of Skoda Roomsters this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 44% more oftenTransmission1.3% vs 0.9%

Fails 71% more oftenDirection indicators1.2% vs 0.7%

Fails 83% more oftenExhaust system1.1% vs 0.6%Fix about £150

Advised 72% more oftenSuspension arms9.1% vs 5.3%

Advised 2× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)4.7% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Over 10 years old

40.3% failed their MOT

About average

From 12,160 MOT tests of Skoda Roomsters this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenTransmission6.1% vs 2.6%

Fails 39% more oftenTyre condition5.7% vs 4.1%Fix about £90

Fails 35% more oftenMechanical brake components4.2% vs 3.1%

Fails 43% more oftenDirection indicators3.3% vs 2.3%

Advised 33% more oftenMechanical brake components22.5% vs 16.9%

Advised 78% more oftenBrake performance8.2% vs 4.6%

Advised 2× as oftenTransmission6% vs 2.9%

Advised 2× as oftenDirection indicators5.9% vs 2.4%

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Roomster

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2026/00218 Jul 2025Built 2013Takata drivers side front airbag

On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Replace the front airbag on the driver's side.

Recalled models: ROOMSTER · 3 vehicles

R/2014/1435 Dec 2014Built 2011–2014Fuel may leak

On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..

Fix: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.

Recalled models: ROOMSTER · 4,306 vehicles

R/2007/09530 Jul 2007Built 2006–2007Incorrect curtain airbag may activate

It has been identified that some of the wires within airbag control unit block connector have been incorrectly installed. In the event of a collision this will result in the activation of the curtain airbag on the opposite side to the impact.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the wiring to the control unit checked and rectified should this be necessary.

Recalled models: ROOMSTER · 5,142 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Skoda Roomster before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Skoda Roomster reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Roomster

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