2017 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L Petrol · SB67 ALU

The 2017 Skoda Kodiaq most recently passed its MOT on 5 December 2025, with no defects or advisories recorded against it at 51,263 miles. The trend across the five-test history is broadly stable, with four passes and a single failure logged a fortnight earlier in November 2025, which does not necessarily indicate an underlying mechanical problem and may have been a tester-attributable or immediately rectified issue. No recurring component has been flagged in the record, and the sequence shows an owner who consistently presents the vehicle for testing close to its annual anniversary date, suggesting it has not been neglected from a compliance standpoint. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 5,700 miles per year over a nine-year lifespan, the Kodiaq has covered less than half the average annual mileage typical of a UK vehicle of this age. The progression from the 2022 test through to late 2025 shows modest, steady accumulation rather than any dramatic jumps or long standing periods between tests. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major mechanical items such as the clutch, turbo, brake discs and drivetrain, but it can also bring its own considerations: underused vehicles are more prone to corrosion on dormant brake components, perished suspension bushes, dry-rotted tyres with sidewall degradation despite legal tread, and flat-spotted brake discs. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the items that MOT testing does not fully assess. Confirm the brake discs are free from surface rust pitting and measure their thickness, as standing periods encourage corrosion even when pads remain thick. Examine all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking irrespective of tread depth, and verify the manufacture date code. The coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes and drop links should be checked for perishing, as low-mileage cars frequently present with hardened or cracked rubber. Inspect the underbody and wheel arches for surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust hangers, since a clean MOT history does not preclude developing rust in areas not routinely examined during testing. Finally, a diagnostic read for any stored fault codes and a thorough road test to confirm smooth clutch take-up and even braking would be prudent before purchase.