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With 76,967 currently licensed in the UK, the Skoda Kodiaq is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Kodiaq 5 stars in 2024, with 89% adult occupant and 83% child protection scores.
It has a 82.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,825 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £319/month or 52p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
82.5%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£319
est. annual total
New From
£39,045
Euro NCAP tested the Kodiaq in 2024 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
83%
Pedestrian
89%
Safety Assist
78%
There are 8 known DVSA recalls affecting the Skoda Kodiaq. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/083
Škoda Auto has discovered that there is a risk with the Kodiaq model from a limited production period that the edge of the inner frame of the front seats may compromise the integrity of the side airbag when activated. This situation may reduce the protective effect of the side airbag which could result in an increased risk of injury to passengers in the event of an accident.For safety reasons your vehicle must be repaired. We strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Škoda service center as soon as possible to arrange a repair date. In the first instance we ask that you contact your local ŠKODA authorised repairer as soon as possible to make an appointment. The ŠKODA authorised repairer closest to you can be found on https://tools.skoda.co.uk/find-a-retailer
Build dates: 2024-10-23 to 2025-05-17
R/2023/086
On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
Build dates: 2013-06-05 to 2013-06-05
R/2022/075
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Build dates: 2020-09-10 to 2022-02-05
R/2021/016
There is the possibility that there may have been an insufficient welded connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate.
Build dates: 2020-07-14 to 2020-07-17
R/2019/303
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Build dates: 2018-10-12 to 2019-06-27
+ 3 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the Kodiaq has a first-time pass rate of 82.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Kodiaq is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Skoda Kodiaq are estimated at around £3,825 per year, or £319 per month.
Fuel
£1,398
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,577
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Kodiaq achieves a combined fuel economy of around 40.9 mpg (34 mpg urban, 47.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| KODIAQ | PETROL | 40.9 mpg | 1.3L |
| KODIAQ | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.4L |
| KODIAQ | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 48.2 mpg | 1.5L |
| KODIAQ | DIESEL | 53.6 mpg | 2.0L |
| KODIAQ | PETROL | 37.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| KODIAQ | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £39,045 new, a Skoda Kodiaq typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £29,300 | −£9,745 |
| 2 years | 64% | £24,900 | −£14,145 |
| 3 years | 56% | £21,900 | −£17,145 |
| 4 years | 50% | £19,700 | −£19,345 |
| 5 years | 46% | £18,150 | −£20,895 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,850 | −£22,195 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,850 | −£23,195 |
| 8 years | 39% | £15,050 | −£23,995 |
| 9 years | 37% | £14,300 | −£24,745 |
| 10 years | 35% | £13,600 | −£25,445 |
There are currently 76,967 licensed and 622 SORN Kodiaqs in the UK (77,589 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Kodiaq has a 82.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Kodiaq 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 89% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 89% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Kodiaq are estimated at around £3,825 per year (£319/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 8 known safety recalls affecting the Kodiaq. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Kodiaq starts from around £39,045. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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