Comparison · family SUVs

Honda CR-V vs Skoda Karoq: which is more reliable?

The Honda CR-V does better at the MOT, with a score of 109 against 105 for the Skoda Karoq, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 246,873 real MOT tests in 2024.

Honda CR-V

109Well above average
MOT tests194,809

Skoda Karoq

105Above average
MOT tests52,064

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testHonda CR-VSkoda Karoq
3–5 years
107Above average
104Above average
6–9 years
112Well above average
108Above average
10–14 years
119Well above average
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15+ years
100About average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearHonda CR-VSkoda Karoq
202192.4%89.2%
202092.6%89.5%
201991.6%90.0%
201888.9%88.9%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaHonda CR-VSkoda Karoq
Lights & electrics15.72.4
Suspension11.41.7
Tyres5.44.7
Brakes6.82.0
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.61.2
Emissions & leaks3.40.4
Body & chassis2.90.1
Steering2.60.1

Honda CR-V: top failures

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Skoda Karoq: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Honda CR-V or the Skoda Karoq?

The Honda CR-V does better at the MOT, with a score of 109 against 105 for the Skoda Karoq, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Honda CR-V and Skoda Karoq can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Honda CR-V had the higher pass rate in 3 of them and the Skoda Karoq in 1.

What fails most on each?

Honda CR-V: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. Skoda Karoq: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.