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Check any Skoda's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more for £7.49. We cover 12 Skoda models. Across all Skoda models, the average MOT failure rate is 17.3%. Experian verified data.

£7.49 per check · Experian verified data

Check any Skoda's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.

Skoda models we cover

Skoda Citigo
15.4% MOT failure rate
Skoda Fabia
23.2% MOT failure rate
Skoda Felicia
32% MOT failure rate
Skoda Kamiq
9.6% MOT failure rate
Skoda Karoq
9.6% MOT failure rate
Skoda Kodiaq
10.4% MOT failure rate
Skoda Octavia
21.5% MOT failure rate
Skoda Rapid
18% MOT failure rate
Skoda Roomster
22.1% MOT failure rate
Skoda Scala
11.2% MOT failure rate
Skoda Superb
18.8% MOT failure rate
Skoda Yeti
15.7% MOT failure rate

What a Skoda car check includes

Common Skoda problems to watch for

These are the highest-severity issues found across all Skoda models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.

Dangerous — Fabia
Severe timing chain and tensioner failure
The EA111 1.2 TSI engine uses a timing chain tensioner that fails prematurely, allowing chain stretch and eventual slippage. Pre-2013 mod...
Dangerous — Fabia
High oil consumption and timing chain failure
The 1.4 TSI Twincharger combines supercharger and turbocharger with known excessive oil consumption from piston ring wear and valve stem ...
Dangerous — Fabia
DQ200 7-speed DSG mechatronic failure
The DQ200 dry-clutch DSG transmission uses a mechatronic control unit that controls clutch engagement and gear selection through hydrauli...
Dangerous — Fabia
Flexible brake hose deterioration
MOT data shows Fabia models fail for brake hose defects at 727.2 times the fleet average with 232 recorded failures. The rubber brake hos...
Dangerous — Felicia
Structural corrosion in suspension mounting areas
The Felicia suffers from severe structural corrosion around subframe and suspension mounting points, with MOT data showing 25.2x higher f...

Skoda MOT reliability

Across 12 Skoda models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 17.3%.

Most reliable Skoda models (lowest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Skoda Kamiq9.6%104
Skoda Karoq9.6%59,230
Skoda Kodiaq10.4%47,949

Least reliable Skoda models (highest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Skoda Felicia32%25,462
Skoda Fabia23.2%1,180,856
Skoda Roomster22.1%84,420

Check any Skoda's full history

Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.

£7.49 · Experian verified data

Skoda car check FAQs

How much does a Skoda car check cost?

A full Skoda car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.

What does a Skoda history check include?

Our Skoda check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Skoda model.

Is a Skoda HPI check worth it?

Yes. A Skoda with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.

Can I check a Skoda for free?

You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.

How do I check if a Skoda has outstanding finance?

Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.

Related

Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.