Skoda Karoq
From 70,498 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Karoqs fare better: 2022 models pass at 93.7% vs 90.4% for 2018.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 1,489 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,489 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 696 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 644 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 598 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 413 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 365 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 255 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 173 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 155 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 145 |
Skoda Karoq on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 11,287 newly registered in the past year with 511 leaving, a net gain of 10,776. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 92,321 | 390 | +2,562 | -289 | +2,273 |
| 2025 Q2 | 89,982 | 456 | +2,544 | -71 | +2,473 |
| 2025 Q1 | 87,572 | 393 | +3,323 | -147 | +3,176 |
| 2024 Q4 | 84,480 | 309 | +2,858 | -4 | +2,854 |
| 2024 Q3 | 81,678 | 257 | +3,723 | -226 | +3,497 |
| 2024 Q2 | 78,230 | 208 | +4,228 | -342 | +3,886 |
| 2024 Q1 | 74,249 | 303 | +3,357 | -129 | +3,228 |
| 2023 Q4 | 70,979 | 345 | +2,660 | -0 | +3,045 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karoq Se L Tsi S-A | Petrol | 19,372 | 24% |
| Karoq Se L Tsi | Petrol | 12,866 | 16% |
| Karoq Sportline Tsi S-A | Petrol | 8,879 | 11% |
| Karoq Se Drive Tsi | Petrol | 4,986 | 6% |
| Karoq Se Tsi | Petrol | 4,769 | 6% |
| Karoq Se Drive Tsi S-A | Petrol | 3,087 | 4% |
| Karoq Se Technology Tsi | Petrol | 2,763 | 3% |
| Karoq Sportline Ed Tsi S-A | Petrol | 2,632 | 3% |
| Karoq Edition Tsi S-A | Petrol | 2,536 | 3% |
| Karoq Sportline Tsi 4X4 S-A | Petrol | 2,479 | 3% |
| Karoq Sportline Tsi | Petrol | 2,170 | 3% |
| Karoq Se Tsi S-A | Petrol | 1,994 | 2% |
| Karoq Se L Tdi S-A | Diesel | 1,976 | 2% |
| Karoq Se Technology Tsi S-A | Petrol | 1,924 | 2% |
| Karoq Se L Edition Tsi S-A | Petrol | 1,768 | 2% |
| Karoq Se L Tdi Scr 4X4 S-A | Diesel | 1,563 | 2% |
| Karoq Se L Tdi | Diesel | 1,457 | 2% |
| Karoq Sportlne Tdi Scr 4X4 Sa | Diesel | 1,414 | 2% |
| Karoq Edition Tdi Scr 4X4 S-A | Diesel | 1,017 | 1% |
| Karoq Se L Tdi Scr | Diesel | 873 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2021 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2019 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
2 earlier years
| 2018 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2017 | 80.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Karoqs tested had between 20,670 and 35,489 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,638 median miles, the Karoq has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Citigo | 82.3% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Karoq MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Karoq has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 70,498 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Karoq?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Karoq is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 1,489 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Skoda Karoqs are on UK roads?
There are 92,321 Skoda Karoqs currently licensed on UK roads, with 390 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Karoq at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Karoq is 28,638 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,670 and 35,489 miles.
Buying a used Karoq?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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