Skoda Karoq
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 81,561 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
81,561
Best Year
2024 (98%)
Years Covered
8
About the Skoda Karoq
The Skoda Karoq has been tested 81,561 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2017 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2024 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 52 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 91%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SKODA KAROQ has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 51,873 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 936 miles.
Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Karoq performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Skoda range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2024 detailsHow reliable is the Skoda Karoq?
Skoda Karoq by Year
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