Skoda Roomster (2009)
2009 Skoda Roomster
CarHunch analysed 1,445 real MOT records for the 2009 Skoda Roomster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Skoda Roomster falls short of the UK average with a 76.2% pass rate, and nearly half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a serious concern for any buyer. Diesel variants are the real weak point, passing MOT just 74.1% of the time against petrol's 78.6%, suggesting the diesel engines in this generation have aged less gracefully.
At around 69,000 miles on average, these Roomsters are showing their age fairly heavily with 4.3 failures per vehicle and over 21 advisories—that's a lot of small issues accumulating. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and engine condition, and budget for regular remedial work if you go for a diesel model.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2009 Skoda Roomster
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.
- ⚠️ 46.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (54%) | 785 | 74.1% | 4.73 |
| Petrol (46%) | 659 | 78.7% | 3.73 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 70% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Skoda Roomster 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 2009 Skoda Roomster vehicles fall between 57,297 and 95,761 miles.
2009 Skoda Roomster — Still on the Road
1,029 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Skoda Roomster
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.1%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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32.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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31.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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28.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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