2015 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate: 84.1% (5,023 tests)
Is the 2015 Roomster getting worse?
Pass rate of 2015-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.8% +6.2 vs same-age |
86.8% visual scale |
| 2024 | 83.1% +4.6 vs same-age |
83.1% visual scale |
| 2025 | 82.2% +5.2 vs same-age |
82.2% visual scale |
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 2015 Roomster
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 382 | 24.1% |
| 2 | Suspension | 361 | 22.8% |
| 3 | Brakes | 324 | 20.4% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 227 | 14.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 96 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 68 | 4.3% |
All Roomster years compared
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| 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 | 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 (this page) | 5,023 | 84.1% | +5.4 pts | 55,518 |
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FAQs
Is a 2015 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2015-registered examples passed 84.1% of their MOT tests (5,023 tests, 2023–2025), +5.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 11 years old with a median 55,518 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2015 Roomster?
The median tested example shows 55,518 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 2015 Roomster?
In this cohort petrols pass 85.0% of tests against 80.9% 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.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
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 the Open Government Licence v3.0.