Skoda Roomster reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Skoda Roomster is a mpv / people carrier. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 101 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 250 of 442, and 35.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.7% of tests).
Ranked 250 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 8 of 20 people carriers
In 2024, 18,405 Skoda Roomsters aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 35.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Skoda Roomster is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
35.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,800
Typical age at test: 12 years
Skoda Roomster MOT failure rate by age
Most common Skoda Roomster MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.7% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.7% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6% of tests
What the Skoda Roomster fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.6% | About average |
| Suspension | 12.3% | About average |
| Brakes | 9.4% | About average |
| Tyres | 7.4% | About average |
| Body and structure | 7.4% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 3.9% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.2% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Steering | 3.0% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.3% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 28% less often |
What MPG does the Skoda Roomster do?
Official economy for the Skoda Roomster ranges from 36.7 to 67.3mpg across the 54 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2015). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Skoda Roomster first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Roomster registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 54 versions sold in the UK between 2007 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
36.7–67.3 mpg
CO2
109–185 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roomster 1.2 TDI CR 75PS GreenLine IIM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Roomster 1.6 TDI CR 105PSM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Roomster 1.6 TDI CR 90PSM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Roomster Scout 1.6 TDI CR 105PSM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Roomster Scout 1.6 TDI CR 90PSM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Roomster 1.2 12v 69PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 143g | £225 |
| Roomster 1.2 TSI 105PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Roomster 1.2 TSI 105PS 7speed DSGD7 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Roomster 1.2 TSI 86PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Roomster Scout 1.2 TSI 105PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Roomster Scout 1.2 TSI 105PS 7speed DSGD7 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Roomster Scout 1.2 TSI 86PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Roomster 1.2 TDI CR 75PS GreenLine IIManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Roomster 1.6 TDI CR 105PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Roomster 1.6 TDI CR 90PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 54 versions.
What a Skoda Roomster costs to fuel
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Skoda Roomster reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Skoda Roomster is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 101 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Skoda Roomster?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.7% of tests. It fails on body and structure more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Skoda Roomster do?
Official economy for the Skoda Roomster ranges from 36.7 to 67.3mpg across the 54 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2015). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Skoda Roomster?
Any Skoda Roomster first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Roomster registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £360 a year.
›How many Skoda Roomsters fail their MOT?
35.1% of Skoda Roomsters aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Skoda Roomster combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.