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With 74,411 currently licensed in the UK, the Skoda Kodiaq is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Kodiaq 5 stars in 2017, with 92% adult occupant and 77% 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 £3,835 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £320/month or 48p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2017
MOT Pass Rate
82.5%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£320
est. annual total
New From
£42,000
Euro NCAP tested the Kodiaq in 2017 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
77%
Pedestrian
71%
Safety Assist
58%
There are 7 known DVSA recalls affecting the Skoda Kodiaq. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
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
R/2019/214
There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Build dates: 2019-02-01 to 2019-02-05
+ 2 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 £3,835 per year, or £320 per month.
Fuel
£1,289
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,696
/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 | 52.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| KODIAQ | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| KODIAQ | PETROL | 38.2 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £42,000 new, a Skoda Kodiaq typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £31,500 | −£10,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £26,750 | −£15,250 |
| 3 years | 56% | £23,550 | −£18,450 |
| 4 years | 50% | £21,200 | −£20,800 |
| 5 years | 46% | £19,500 | −£22,500 |
| 6 years | 43% | £18,150 | −£23,850 |
| 7 years | 41% | £17,050 | −£24,950 |
| 8 years | 39% | £16,200 | −£25,800 |
| 9 years | 37% | £15,400 | −£26,600 |
| 10 years | 35% | £14,600 | −£27,400 |
There are currently 74,411 licensed and 426 SORN Kodiaqs in the UK (74,837 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 2017. It scored 92% for adult occupant protection, 77% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 58% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Kodiaq are estimated at around £3,835 per year (£320/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 7 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 £42,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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