2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Skoda Karoq MOT pass rate and common faults

13,913 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,913 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 cords1.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    280 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    224 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    131 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    123 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    59 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.7%

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 2018 Skoda Karoq?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2018 Skoda Karoq cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,913 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Skoda Karoq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).