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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Karoq. Check any Karoq by registration number below.

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93.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.4%

vs Skoda Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Karoq — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Karoq has an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, which is 3.4 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 89.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Karoq is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Karoq fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Karoq for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Karoq, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Karoq performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 51 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 107 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.0%

2021

Based on 16,653 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2020

Based on 28,395 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2019

Based on 34,416 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2018

Based on 34,204 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

2017

Based on 12,000 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 89.8%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Karoq

The most common reasons a Skoda Karoq fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

12.8%
2

Suspension

12.2%
3

Brakes

10.0%
4

Tyres

9.0%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

6.2%
Skoda Karoq Common Faults & Repair Costs

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97.5% pass rate

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73.3% pass rate

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92.5% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI

96.8% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-Tec MHEV S-A

96.6% pass rate

Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A

94.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

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See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Karoq MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Karoq?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Karoq is 93.2% compared to the Skoda average of 89.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Karoq?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Karoq are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12.8%), Suspension (12.2%), Brakes (10.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Karoq reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, the Skoda Karoq is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Karoq?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Karoq?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Karoq: 40,550 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Karoq to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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