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Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,869 real MOT tests across 1,436 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,869 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
26,580mi
Annual Mileage
7,439mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a.

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.4%
2023
93.3%
2022
90.2%
2021
91.2%
2020

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,129 mi/yr
Typical
7,439 mi/yr
Average
8,108 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,271 mi/yr

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 302 94.4% 13,568 21,384 30,617
2022 736 93.3% 15,493 23,417 32,765
2021 985 90.2% 20,283 27,976 37,890
2020 772 91.2% 21,420 30,240 40,329

How Long Does a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a Last?

Based on 1,436 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,580 mi
75th Percentile
36,943 mi
95th Percentile
57,209 mi
Max Recorded
128,546 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

94.4% MOT pass rate from 302 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.2% MOT pass rate from 985 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 302 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.2% — 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 SE Drive TSI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a THIS CAR 91.8% 2,869 26,580 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
Yamaha Trike 81.1% 5,593 22,695 mi 49 yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a?

The Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 2,869 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 SE Drive TSI S-a 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 SE Drive TSI S-a owner drives around 7,439 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.

Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 2,869 MOT tests, the Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a does around 7,439 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-a is 2023 with a 94.4% pass rate across 302 tests.