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Skoda Karoq MOT reliability
Skoda Karoqs passed their MOT first time 89% of the time across 61,413 tests in 2025. 98,719 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
89%
MOTs analysed
61,413
Still licensed (GB)
98,719
Body type
–
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 petrol
7,852 MOTs
Passed first time 92%. Typical mileage 23,270 (most between 16,622 and 30,922).
2022: 99% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 90% → 2025: 92%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.7%)
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak (1.2%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (0.7%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.6%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (0.6%)
2022 diesel
851 MOTs
Passed first time 91%. Typical mileage 29,691 (most between 20,966 and 41,272).
2023: 100% → 2024: 86% → 2025: 91%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.2%)
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak (1.9%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.6%)
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (0.5%)
Where 2022 Karoqs fail
Wheels & tyres
3.2%
Lights & electrics
1.9%
Suspension & axles
1.3%
Brakes
0.8%
Visibility & wipers
0.8%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.5%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.1%
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