2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Karoq MOT pass rate and common faults

14,399 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    239 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    195 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    97 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    64 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.3%
  2. Suspension2.2%
  3. Brakes2.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Skoda Karoq?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2019 Skoda Karoq cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,399 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Karoq?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Skoda Karoq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).