2017 Skoda Kodiaq 1.4L Petrol · HA10 POS

A 2017 Skoda Kodiaq carrying this MOT history presents an unusually clean roadworthiness profile, with five tests recorded and only a single failure noted, which occurred alongside a pass on the same day in September 2025. The most recent pass on 30 September 2025 returned no advisories or defects, reinforcing what is otherwise a pattern of straightforward compliance at annual testing. The absence of any recorded advisories across the entire visible test history is notable for a vehicle approaching its ninth year, as components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and underbody trim commonly begin to attract attention at this stage of life. That said, the brevity of the MOT record — particularly the lack of any minor or advisory items — is unusual and may simply reflect a vehicle that has either been exceptionally well-maintained or one whose borderline wear items have not yet crossed the threshold for examiner comment. At 48,477 miles over approximately nine years, this Kodiaq has accumulated mileage at a rate of around 5,386 miles per year, which sits well below the average for a family SUV of this vintage and broadly consistent with light second-car or commuter-only usage. The annual MOT entries suggest no extended period off the road, with tests taken consecutively from 2022 onwards and mileage progression implied to be steady rather than intermittent. Mechanically, this lower-than-average accumulation is a mixed signal: it reduces the likelihood of high-mileage wear on the drivetrain, clutch, and engine internals, but it also raises the possibility of component degradation through standing time, particularly rubber seals, brake hydraulic components, and underbody protection. Buyers should weigh the benefits of limited mechanical wear against the need for a careful inspection of age-related deterioration that low mileage alone does not prevent. Given the absence of specific advisories in the record, any targeted inspection must rely on the known ageing characteristics of the Kodiaq platform rather than documented defects. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the rear suspension assembly, as Kodiaqs of this generation have been known to develop wear in the rear coil springs and trailing arm bushes, which can manifest as a clonking noise over uneven surfaces or a vague feeling of instability over undulating tarmac. The front MacPherson strut top mounts and anti-roll bar drop links are also worth monitoring for any knocking or rattling, especially when cornering or traversing speed bumps at low speed. Brake feel should be assessed carefully, as low annual mileage often allows brake discs to develop light corrosion on the working surfaces, which can produce a judder through the pedal or steering wheel during the first application from cold. On the test drive, a sequence of moderate stops from around 30 mph should produce smooth, progressive response without vibration or pulling to either side, and the parking brake should hold the vehicle securely on an incline. The steering should remain precise and self-centring without any notchiness, and the four-wheel-drive system, if fitted, should not produce any binding or clonking during tight low-speed manoeuvres. Finally, a thorough underbody visual inspection by a ramp or jack is strongly recommended to check for any surface corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and suspension arms — items that would not necessarily appear on an MOT until they became structurally significant but that could inform a realistic negotiation on a vehicle now entering the later stages of its first ownership cycle.