2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Skoda Karoq MOT pass rate and common faults

12,289 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,289 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 cords2.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    164 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    166 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    127 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    90 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Suspension2.4%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%

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 2020 Skoda Karoq?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2020 Skoda Karoq cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,289 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Skoda Karoq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).