Ranked #112 car in the UK · SUV · 13,089 units sold last year

Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq (2016 on, all-new for 2024) is the seven-seat family SUV that quietly nails the brief - VW Group running gear, vast space and sharp value. UK cars run petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Less flashy than its premium cousins but roomier than most, with clever 'Simply Clever' touches throughout, it's one of the most sensible big-family buys on the market.

Skoda Kodiaq
Photo: Alexander-93 via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Body
SUV
Years
2018–2026
Fuel
Petrol / Diesel / Mild Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid
Range
73 mi

WLTP

Insurance
Group 22

The short version

65/100

Forecourt score

Value 43 · Reliability 94 · Insurance 50

The Skoda Kodiaq holds its value about averagely and costs about average to run. Its MOT-based reliability is excellent, 88 out of 100, ahead of 94% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 43% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20). Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

Pick your version

Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.

Fuel

Mild Hybrid · 1498cc

Power

150 ps

Drivetrain

FWD

Cam drive

Dry belt

Quoted MPG

44 mpg

The volume Mk2 (2024-) Kodiaq. 1.5 EA211 evo2 with 48V mHEV, DSG, seven seats. Belt-driven — a known service item, not a wet belt.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

2023
20182026
28,947 mi
0Expected: 28,947180k
good
PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Remembered as you browse other cars.

Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.

Estimated market value

How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.

£23,500

Range £19,850£27,500

medium confidence

When new (2023)£39,500Age-based value£24,885Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region-£14Market calibration+£179Forecourt price£25,050Private sale£22,000Part-exchange£19,350
Buythis 3-year-old

Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it.

At 28,947 miles it’s about the ~29,526 typical for a 3-year-old.

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A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.

The depreciation curve

How a 2023-registration Skoda Kodiaq loses value over time.

What it costs to own

Over

Based on the 2023 car with 28,947 miles you entered above — worth about £23,500 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 9,649 miles a year.

5-year total

£19,771

Per year

£3,954

All-in per mile

£0.41

Fuel per mile

17.0p

If a company carAround £546/mo Benefit-in-Kind tax at the 40% rate (£273/mo at 20%) — 36% band

Depreciation£3,472
Fuel / energy£8,199
Servicing£1,765
Road tax£975
Insurance£5,360

If you're a company-car driver

At 36% BIK, a 40% taxpayer would pay about £546/month in company-car tax (£273/month at 20%) — on top of the running costs above. Full BIK table below for context.

Best age to buy — around 4 years

A 4-year-old example loses roughly £2,700 a year — under half the £8,200 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.

Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.

How it compares

Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 43%
Reliabilitybetter than 94%
Fuel economybetter than 40%
Cheap to insurebetter than 50%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

1.5 TSI / 2.0 TDI (volume)

Class-leading family SUV. Mk2 better-built than Mk1. 7-seat option ~£900 cheap for the practicality bonus. 2.0 TDI 150 SE L remains the volume seller — best balance of price, kit, and long-distance ability.

New price
£40,000
Annual fuel / energy
£1,750
3-yr depreciation
46%

Watch for

  • ·1.5 TSI 'kangarooing' at low speed on early units (campaign-fixed)
  • ·DSG hesitation when cold — clears at temperature
  • ·Slow gearbox response when accelerating from low speed

2.0 TSI / 2.0 TDI 4x4 / iV PHEV

2.0 TDI 4x4 the proper tow car. iV PHEV the company-car winner but loses 3rd row to the battery. 2.0 TSI 4x4 the petrol alternative for non-diesel buyers. Mk2 generation properly refines the package.

New price
£48,000
Annual fuel / energy
£1,500
3-yr depreciation
48%

Watch for

  • ·iV PHEV: 5-SEAT only — major caveat for family buyers
  • ·TSI 4x4: 35mpg real-world from heavy SUV
  • ·19/20-inch wheels punishing on UK potholed roads

vRS performance

Properly fast 7-seater — 6.3s 0-62 from an SUV that can take six children and a dog. Hot SUV niche but increasingly popular. Better-value than equivalent BMW/Audi performance SUVs at sticker price.

New price
£55,000
Annual fuel / energy
£2,050
3-yr depreciation
45%

Watch for

  • ·Front tyre wear quick if driven hard
  • ·Brake fade reported on long descents (towing)
  • ·Adaptive damper failures at high mileage (typical of VAG DCC)

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 22/06/2026) · Petrol 153.3p/L, Diesel 172.5p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 22 of 50 (mid — around the UK average) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

3 years
0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+
Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£1,072/ year

Roughly £89 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.
Age bandLower riskTypicalHigher risk
Age 17-25£2,444£3,055£3,972
Age 26-32£1,276£1,501£1,831
Age 33-39Selected£943£1,072£1,265
Age 40-49£801£890£1,032
Age 50+£714£793£936

How we estimate this

Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Expected annual costs

Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).

9,649 mi/yr
2,000UK avg for this model: 9,64930,000

Routine service

£185

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£210

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£195

Standard rate, post year-one

Electricity

£744

3.5 mi/kWh, 27p blended

Insurance

£1,072

Age 33-39, group 22

Clean-air zones

ULEZ compliant
  • Plug-in Hybrid, Mild Hybrid variants are compliant with London ULEZ and all UK clean-air zones.
  • All petrol variants meet Euro 4 standards and are ULEZ compliant.
  • All diesel variants meet Euro 6 standards and are ULEZ compliant.

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£2,406 / year

Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).

Unexpected costs

What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.

0-30k miles

£80

per year · low risk

30-60k miles

£240

per year · low risk

60-100k miles

£520

per year · medium risk

100k+ miles

£900

per year · high risk

Tyres

215/65 R17 · 235/55 R18 · 235/50 R19

What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.

Budget

£400

set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre

Mid-range

£580

set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre

Premium

£840

set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre

What to fit

Optional extras worth paying for

Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.

OptionNew costAdded used valueReturn

Tow bar (factory-fit)

Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it.

£650£45069%

Parking sensors & reversing camera

Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns.

£500£30060%

Heated seats / cold-weather pack

£450£20044%

Metallic or premium paint

Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk.

£600£20033%

Panoramic / opening roof

£1,100£35032%

Larger alloy wheels

£700£20029%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 28,947 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

Tyres & wheelsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £80-£500low severityParts high

Recorded in 5.1% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 236,030 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

BrakesWatch now

Typical at 30k-60k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 2.5% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 236,030 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

SuspensionUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£450low severityParts high

Recorded in 2.9% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 236,030 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewUpcoming

Typical at 60k-100k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 1.5% of MOT tests 60k-100k miles — from 236,030 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £15-£120low severityParts high

Recorded in 1.0% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 236,030 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Seat belts & restraintsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £80-£250low severityParts high

Recorded in 0.3% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 236,030 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.

Safety rating

Euro NCAP's independent crash-test rating for the Skoda Kodiaq, from its 2017 assessment.

5/5
TEST YEAR2017
Rating expired (test protocol superseded)

The passenger compartment of the Kodiaq remained stable in the frontal offset test.

Independent crash-test data from Euro NCAP. Star ratings reflect the test protocol of the year shown — newer protocols are stricter, so a 5-star from 2024 represents a higher bar than a 5-star from 2014.

MOT outlook

How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 241,457 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

A 3-year-old Kodiaq passes its MOT 91.2% of the time; by 9 years that has slipped to 86.7%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

2%of 9-year-old examples are still taxed and on the road — a useful read on how well the model lasts.

From 6,762 vehicles registered in 2017.

Survival by registration year

25%50%75%100%20172026

Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.

What’s on the road

The fuel-type split of every Kodiaq currently MOT’d in the UK. From 84,359 vehicles.

  • Petrol 46.0%
  • Diesel 35.4%
  • Hybrid 18.4%

Common MOT failures by mileage

The defect categories this Kodiaq fails on most often, and how the failure rate climbs as the miles add up — from the same DVSA test records.

Category0-30k30-60k60-100k100k+
Tyres & wheels2%4%5%5%
Brakes2%3%2%2%
Suspension1%1%2%3%
Driver's view1%1%1%1%
Lighting & signalling1%1%
Seat belts & restraints

Share of MOT tests in each mileage band with at least one defect in that category. The peak band for each is highlighted.

Typical mileage by age

The average odometer reading for a Kodiaq at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.

  • 0 yr2,629
  • 1 yr12,973
  • 2 yr26,385
  • 3 yr29,526
  • 4 yr38,450
  • 5 yr47,555
  • 6 yr57,081
  • 7 yr66,538
  • 8 yr75,008
  • 9 yr83,483

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records (ages with at least 10 tests shown).

Reliability

88/ 100

Excellent

Composite of MOT pass rate, defect prevalence and cohort survival from 236,030 tests — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

90%first-time pass rate

88th percentileBetter than most comparable cars

Based on 38,144 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data

Where this car sits in the catalogue

0%50%90%

Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models

Things owners say

  • 01The 2.0 TDI diesel is the towing and high-mileage pick; petrols suit lower-mileage seven-seat family duty.
  • 02The third row is best for children or short trips - fine for the school run, tight for adults long-distance.
  • 03Shares its EA888/EA288 engines and DSG gearboxes with VW and SEAT - parts and know-how are everywhere.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Skoda Kodiaq, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Theft risk

A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.

Whole-car theft

Higher

Desirable SUVs like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.

Parts theft

Higher

Hybrid versions are a catalytic-converter target — a hybrid cat is rich in precious metals and can be cut out in about a minute.

Worth doing

  • Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
  • A catalytic-converter guard or forensic marking makes a hybrid far less appealing to cut.
  • A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.

Clean-air zones

Whether driving a Skoda Kodiaq into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.

Charging zones for cars

CityAreaDaily chargeLikely outcome
LondonAll of Greater London (within the M25)£12.50
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
BirminghamInside the A4540 Middleway£8.00
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
BristolCity centre and part of the Portway£9.00
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
GlasgowCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
EdinburghCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
AberdeenCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
DundeeCity centre
Likely exempt
Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.

Zones that don't charge private cars

  • BathCity centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
  • BradfordOuter ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
  • SheffieldInside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
  • Newcastle & GatesheadCity centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
  • PortsmouthPart of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).

Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.

UK charging network

119,080 public chargers across the UK

As of 2026-04-01, the UK has 119,080 publicly available EV chargers, up 12.6% on the prior year (13,281 added in 2025). 23% of those are rapid (50 kW+) or ultra-rapid (150 kW+), so the network can support both home and on-route charging.

3-8 kW

50%

Standard

8-50 kW

27%

Standard plus

50-150 kW

12%

Rapid

150 kW+

11%

Ultra-rapid

Source: Department for Transport / Zapmap · Released 2026-05-21 · DfT statistics

Company car tax

What HMRC's Benefit-in-Kind charge looks like if you ran this Skoda Kodiaq as a company car, by tax year and income-tax band. Calculated from a CO₂ of 156 g/km and a WLTP electric range of 73 miles, using £45,500 as the P11D value.

Tax yearBIK %Tax @ 20%Tax @ 40%Monthly @ 20%Monthly @ 40%
2025-2636%£3,276£6,552£273£546
2026-2737%£3,367£6,734£281£561
2027-2838%£3,458£6,916£288£576
2028-2938%£3,458£6,916£288£576
2029-3038%£3,458£6,916£288£576

P11D value is approximated from the latest new price; the exact figure on your tax code will depend on options fitted. The 4% diesel surcharge applies only to non-RDE2 (pre-2021) diesels — we assume RDE2 compliance for current models. Bands and rates from HMRC's Autumn Budget 2024 confirmation through 2029/30.

Servicing & the dealer network

How well-supported Skoda is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.

Franchised UK dealers

~130

Large network

Mass-market

Network size relative to the UK's largest (Skoda is 2.9% of all franchised outlets)

Servicing, parts and warranty work are easy to find UK-wide, and most independent garages know the brand well — which keeps maintenance competitive.

For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.

Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.

Dimensions & weight

Length

4,600 mm

Width

1,880 mm

Height

1,650 mm

Kerb weight

1,750 kg

Boot

500–1,600 L

Fuel tank

60 L

How many are still out there

Of every Skoda Kodiaq ever registered in the UK, this is what's actively on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, or gone for good.

Total ever registered

77,589

Currently taxed & on road

76,967

99% of all registered

SORN (off road)

622

1% of all registered

Scrapped or exported

0

UK fleet trend — 2017 to 2025

+19.4% vs 2024
6,27876,967

Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Jul 2026

Common questions

Skoda Kodiaq, answered

Is the Skoda Kodiaq ULEZ compliant?
Most petrol Skoda Kodiaqs from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.
What insurance group is the Skoda Kodiaq in?
The Skoda Kodiaq sits in insurance group 22 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.
Is the Skoda Kodiaq reliable?
Our reliability score for the Skoda Kodiaq is 88 out of 100 (excellent), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 90% at the reference age.
What economy does the Skoda Kodiaq get?
Expect roughly around 3.5 miles per kWh for a typical Skoda Kodiaq, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.
What are the common problems on the Skoda Kodiaq?
On the Skoda Kodiaq, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Brakes and Suspension. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.
How many Skoda Kodiaqs are on UK roads?
About 76,967 Skoda Kodiaqs are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

Same underpinnings

Built on the VW MQB platform

Volkswagen Group's modular transverse-engine platform underpinning a huge range of cars from supermini to mid-size SUV. Introduced 2012 with the Golf Mk7. Different badges, often substantially different residuals, but broadly the same mechanicals and repair cost profile.

Volkswagen Group Modularer Querbaukasten · Volkswagen Group

Common questions

Skoda Kodiaq, answered from the data

Is the Skoda Kodiaq reliable?
The Skoda Kodiaq scores 88/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 88% of the cars we track. That is computed from 241,457 real DVSA MOT test results.
How much does a used Skoda Kodiaq cost?
A 2023 Skoda Kodiaq with around 28,947 miles is worth roughly £23,500 today (typical range £21,250–£25,800). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
How quickly does the Skoda Kodiaq depreciate?
A new Skoda Kodiaq typically loses about 37% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
What insurance group is the Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq sits in insurance group 22 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
What goes wrong on a used Skoda Kodiaq?
The most common age-related issues we track for the Skoda Kodiaq are: tyres & wheels (typically around over 100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); brakes (typically around 30k-60k miles, £150-£500 to put right); suspension (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£450 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
What does the Skoda Kodiaq cost to run?
Expect around 41 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.

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