Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI (2020)
2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI is a reliable performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 92.2% of the time—comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%. With only 15% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, it presents a reassuringly safe buy for a family SUV.
At just over 34,500 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average of 0.29 failures per vehicle is low, though advisories average 4.0, suggesting minor wear items crop up—check brake pads, suspension components, and fluid levels before you drive away.
What to check before buying a 2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 128 | 91.9% | 0.3 |
| Other (4%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI vehicles fall between 26,969 and 42,151 miles.
2020 Skoda Kodiaq SE Drive TSI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 125 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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