Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Skoda Kodiaq reliable?

Based on MOT data from 7,615 vehicles, the 2018 Skoda Kodiaq has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Skoda Kodiaq are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (30.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Skoda Kodiaq?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Kodiaq (2018)

7,615 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Skoda Kodiaq

CarHunch analysed 7,615 real MOT records for the 2018 Skoda Kodiaq. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Skoda Kodiaq is reliably passing MOT first time at 90.3%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a strong endorsement of its engineering. However, nearly one in five of these vehicles (18.1%) have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical issues do occur—this isn't a faultless machine, just a dependable one.

These Kodiaqs are turning up for testing with sensible mileage for their age (median 48,213 miles), and when they do fail, it's typically minor: 0.55 failures per vehicle with most advisories (5.8 per vehicle) pointing to wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and braking components, as these tend to be where the defects cluster, but the odds are firmly in your favour.

The 2018 Skoda Kodiaq passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (91.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 5.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

48k

Middle half: 38k–60k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 7,615 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 7,615 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 32.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 24.2%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 18.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 7,615 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (58%)	4,432	91.5%	0.54
Petrol (42%)	3,182	91.6%	0.55

Colour Breakdown

Based on 38,624 Skoda Kodiaq vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 33%

12,729

Blue 23.4%

9,038

Black 17.1%

6,608

White 13.1%

5,054

Silver 7%

2,686

Red 3.1%

1,183

Green 1.4%

529

Beige 1%

398

Brown 1%

378

Yellow 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Skoda Kodiaq vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

48,213

typical

38,233

low mileage

60,436

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Skoda Kodiaq vehicles fall between 38,233 and 60,436 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 38,233 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 38,233–60,436 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Skoda Kodiaqs sit.

⚠ Over 81,588 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Skoda Kodiaq — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Skoda Kodiaqs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 7,248 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 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

5.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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