2009 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate: 62.4% (3,372 tests)
Is the 2009 Roomster getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.8% -3.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.1% -3.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.2% -5.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Roomster
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 897 | 23.7% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 814 | 21.5% |
| 3 | Brakes | 695 | 18.4% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 403 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Tyres | 353 | 9.3% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 203 | 5.4% |
All Roomster years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7,162 | 58.0% | -7.1 pts | 109,073 |
| 2008 | 6,227 | 60.2% | -4.9 pts | 102,574 |
| 2009 (this page) | 3,372 | 62.4% | -4.0 pts | 95,680 |
| 2010 | 3,853 | 69.6% | +2.3 pts | 92,786 |
| 2011 | 4,621 | 72.4% | +3.3 pts | 81,976 |
| 2012 | 7,084 | 74.3% | +3.1 pts | 77,396 |
| 2013 | 7,826 | 78.5% | +5.2 pts | 68,548 |
| 2014 | 8,173 | 81.5% | +5.7 pts | 59,688 |
| 2015 | 5,023 | 84.1% | +5.4 pts | 55,518 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 62.4% of their MOT tests (3,372 tests, 2023–2025), -4.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 95,680 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Roomster?
The median tested example shows 95,680 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Roomster?
In this cohort petrols pass 69.8% of tests against 56.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.