2019 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L Diesel · X900 ABB

The 2019 Skoda Kodiaq presented for its most recent MOT on 13 June 2026 and achieved a pass, although an advisory was issued regarding the nearside rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit and showing wear on the inner edge. Reviewing the recent test history, the vehicle has maintained an unbroken record of passes since at least February 2023, which indicates a generally stable maintenance profile. However, the emergence of advisories in successive tests, specifically the recurring nearside rear inner edge tyre wear noted in both December 2025 and June 2026, suggests a developing issue rather than an isolated event. The front brake disc pitting advisory from January 2025 also points to progressive wear rather than a one-off defect, warranting close attention during any prospective evaluation. With approximately 85,552 miles recorded over seven years, the Kodiaq has accumulated roughly 12,222 miles annually, which is notably high for its age and well above the typical average for a family SUV of this generation. This sustained level of use implies that mechanical consumables and service items are likely to have been worked hard, placing increased demand on the braking system, suspension components, clutch or automatic transmission internals, drivetrain mountings, and the diesel particulate filter if applicable. The absence of any significant mileage gaps in the MOT record suggests the vehicle has been in continuous service, which is generally favourable from a corrosion and standing-start perspective, but it does mean that wear-related components should be inspected with a high-mileage usage mindset rather than purely an age-based one. Regarding the recurring nearside rear inner edge tyre wear, this pattern is mechanically significant and frequently indicative of an underlying geometry or suspension issue rather than simply a tyre that has reached the end of its useful life. On a road test, the buyer should listen for any clonking or knocking noises from the suspension over undulations, pay close attention to any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, and consider whether the rear wheel alignment may have drifted, possibly due to worn trailing arm bushes, a settling coil spring, or a fatigued anti-roll bar link. A four-wheel alignment check should be requested, and the rear suspension bushes, springs, and dampers should be physically inspected for perishing, sagging, or fluid leakage respectively. The vehicle should also be driven with the tyres on full lock in both directions to listen for any binding or graunching from the rear axle. Beyond the recorded advisories, the high annual mileage combined with the Kodiaq's age means several age- and usage-appropriate inspections remain advisable. The front brake discs flagged for pitting in early 2025 are likely to require closer monitoring, so the buyer should test the brakes firmly from higher speeds to check for any brake shudder, vibration through the steering, or uneven pedal feel, while a physical inspection of the discs should confirm they remain above the minimum wear thickness and have not developed excessive lipping. Given the continuous high usage, the 12V battery should be load-tested, as frequent short journeys may have shortened its service life, and all fluids including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should be verified as recently renewed in line with manufacturer schedules. Additionally, the exhaust system should be examined for corrosion at joints and mounting rubbers, the timing belt or chain service interval confirmed against the recorded mileage, and the underside inspected for any early signs of corrosion given the KodiaQ's known vulnerabilities in this regard despite its otherwise robust build quality.