Skoda Karoq Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Karoq reliable? We analysed 222,806 real MOT tests across 53,800 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Karoq is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Karoq.
Skoda Karoq Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Karoq. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Karoq MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Karoq to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Karoq Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Karoq models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Karoq Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Karoq owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Karoq MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Karoq year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93 | 100.0% | 92 | 1,031 | 10,587 |
| 2023 | 2,274 | 92.0% | 14,243 | 21,135 | 29,090 |
| 2022 | 7,274 | 91.9% | 17,245 | 24,675 | 33,384 |
| 2021 | 21,956 | 90.1% | 19,772 | 28,402 | 39,010 |
| 2020 | 38,001 | 90.0% | 20,286 | 29,796 | 41,924 |
| 2019 | 66,845 | 91.0% | 22,571 | 33,780 | 48,400 |
| 2018 | 82,564 | 90.5% | 23,576 | 35,730 | 51,593 |
| 2017 | 562 | 89.9% | 24,707 | 36,581 | 53,810 |
How Long Does a Skoda Karoq Last?
Based on 53,800 Skoda Karoq vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Karoq Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Karoq MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Karoq
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
100.0% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
89.9% MOT pass rate from 562 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Karoq is 2024, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 100.0% across 93 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Skoda Karoq Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Karoq THIS CAR | 90.6% | 222,806 | 32,614 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Rover 620 | 63% | 377,508 | 104,214 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Karoq outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Karoq has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 222,806 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Skoda Karoq with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Skoda Karoq owner drives around 7,418 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.