2021 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L Petrol · GX21 BCZ

The Skoda Kodiaq presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 28,650 miles recording zero defects. That clean sheet follows a pass on 3 February 2025 at 22,499 miles, where the tester flagged a perished and cracked offside rear tyre. The resolution of that advisory suggests the previous owner addressed the defect promptly rather than allowing it to persist, which is a positive indicator of basic upkeep. The mileage pattern reinforces the impression of light use. Over roughly five years, the car has covered 28,650 miles, averaging approximately 5,730 miles per year. The 6,151-mile gap between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests is consistent with that low annual figure and does not suggest a sudden spike in use or a suspiciously long stationary period. The record is sparse but clean, with no mileage anomalies or repeated failures to raise concern. Buyers should still approach the inspection with a focus on the components that typically deteriorate on low-mileage vehicles left standing for extended periods. The perished offside rear tyre flagged in February 2025 is a textbook example of age-related rubber degradation rather than wear from use, so all four tyres and the spare deserve close scrutiny for sidewall cracking and date codes, regardless of remaining tread depth. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers can also perish or corrode on a vehicle that has spent long periods parked, particularly if kept outdoors. A physical inspection should also cover the underside for structural corrosion, brake calipers for binding, and the exhaust system for condition, as these areas can degrade through inactivity rather than mileage. The clean 2026 result is encouraging, but it reflects a single point in time. A test drive and a thorough underbody check remain essential to confirm the car has not deteriorated in the four months since its last test.