2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Skoda Karoq MOT pass rate and common faults

11,463 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,463 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 cords1.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    197 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    137 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    113 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    81 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.1%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Skoda Karoq?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2021 Skoda Karoq cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,463 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Skoda Karoq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).