2022 Skoda Kodiaq SE L Executive TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · FN72 TSZ

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 1 September 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, following an identical clean pass on 12 September 2025. This consecutive pass-with-no-advisories record is a strong indicator that the car has been maintained to a competent roadworthy standard throughout its recent life. With no recorded advisories concerning brake condition, tyre wear, suspension components, exhaust integrity, or emissions compliance, there is no documentary evidence of impending maintenance or deterioration in any of the standard DVSA test categories. The absence of any advisory items is particularly reassuring on a four-year-old vehicle, as it suggests that wear-related items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres were still within serviceable limits at the time of the last test. With 29,270 miles recorded over approximately four years of service, the Kodiaq is averaging around 7,300 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a family SUV of this size and class. This steady, moderate rate of accumulation is mechanically favourable, as it implies a sensible balance between component wear and thermal cycling, with no evidence of excessive high-mileage degradation to the clutch, dual-clutch gearbox mechatronics, turbocharger, or suspension consumables. Equally, the mileage is not so low as to raise immediate concerns about prolonged periods of standing, which can bring their own issues with brake disc corrosion, fluid degradation, and battery discharge. The annual progression appears consistent and unremarkable, suggesting the vehicle has been used for its intended purpose as a regular family or commuter car rather than left idle or subjected to arduous commercial use. Although the MOT history is clean, a prospective buyer should still carry out a number of age-and-mileage-appropriate physical checks before purchase. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall perishing or cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and a four-year-old vehicle can exhibit ozone-related deterioration even on lightly used tyres. The 12V battery should be tested for state of charge and cranking performance, as stop-start system demands and infrequent long runs can shorten battery life well before the five-year mark. Brake discs, particularly the rear ones, should be examined for any lipping, surface rust, or binding caliper symptoms, which may have developed if the vehicle has seen periods of light use between MOTs. Warning lights should be confirmed extinguished, including the AdBlue system given the Euro 6 emissions requirement, and any stored fault codes interrogated via diagnostic equipment. Finally, attention should be paid to time-based servicing items that fall outside the scope of an MOT but are critical to long-term mechanical integrity. The DSG gearbox oil and filter, along with the mechatronic unit oil, should be confirmed as changed in line with manufacturer schedules rather than assumed, as neglect here can lead to expensive repair costs. Coolant, brake fluid, and the Haldex clutch oil on the four-wheel-drive system all degrade with age and should be verified as per service records, ideally supported by a stamped service book or main dealer digital history. A thorough test drive should be conducted paying particular attention to the smoothness of the automatic gear changes, the operation of the start-stop system, any pulling under braking which could indicate warped front discs, and any clonks or knocks from the suspension over uneven surfaces which could highlight wear in the wishbones, anti-roll bar links, or top mounts. Given the clean MOT record and moderate mileage, this Kodiaq presents as a well-maintained example, provided the routine servicing history corroborates the favourable test results.