Comparison · family SUVs

Toyota RAV4 vs Skoda Karoq: which is more reliable?

The Toyota RAV4 does better at the MOT, with a score of 108 against 105 for the Skoda Karoq, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 179,839 real MOT tests in 2024.

Toyota RAV4

108Well above average
MOT tests127,775

Skoda Karoq

105Above average
MOT tests52,064

By age

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

Age at testToyota RAV4Skoda Karoq
3–5 years
106Above average
104Above average
6–9 years
107Above average
108Above average
10–14 years
115Well above average
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15+ years
107Above average
–

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearToyota RAV4Skoda Karoq
202192.1%89.2%
202091.3%89.5%
201990.9%90.0%
201885.8%88.9%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaToyota RAV4Skoda Karoq
Lights & electrics11.02.4
Suspension9.61.7
Brakes8.52.0
Tyres4.34.7
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.41.2
Emissions & leaks3.80.4
Body & chassis3.30.1
Seat belts & airbags1.20.4

Toyota RAV4: top failures

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%

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 Toyota RAV4 or the Skoda Karoq?

The Toyota RAV4 does better at the MOT, with a score of 108 against 105 for the Skoda Karoq, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Toyota RAV4 and Skoda Karoq can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Toyota RAV4 had the higher pass rate in 3 of them and the Skoda Karoq in 1.

What fails most on each?

Toyota RAV4: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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.