Skoda Roomster (2012)
2012 Skoda Roomster
CarHunch analysed 2,657 real MOT records for the 2012 Skoda Roomster.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Skoda Roomster passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.4%, which is reassuring, but nearly four in ten of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—that's a genuine concern and worth investigating thoroughly on any used example you're considering. Petrol versions hold a small advantage over diesels (83.2% versus 80.9% pass rate), suggesting marginally better long-term durability.
At nearly 50,000 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old car, these Roomsters are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 2.47 failures per MOT, indicating that when things do go wrong, they're often significant. The high advisory count of 16.5 per vehicle points to lots of minor wear items accumulating—bulbs, wipers, trim—so budget for small remedial work before purchase. Get a pre-buy inspection to specifically check the suspension, brakes, and fluid seals, since the failure pattern suggests these are the common problem areas.
The 2012 Skoda Roomster has a decent first-time pass rate (82.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 2,657 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 2,657 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2012 Skoda Roomster
Based on MOT data from 2,657 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
38.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (63%) | 1,683 | 83.3% | 2.34 |
| Diesel (37%) | 971 | 80.9% | 2.7 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 22,761 Skoda Roomster vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Skoda Roomster 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.
Half of all 2012 Skoda Roomster vehicles fall between 35,676 and 64,379 miles.
2012 Skoda Roomster — Still on the Road
Most 2012 Skoda Roomsters are still being driven.
Strong survival — 2,262 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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