Skoda Karoq
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 81,561 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
81,561
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (93%)
Years Covered
8
About the Skoda Karoq
The Skoda Karoq was MOT tested 81,561 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2017 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 21,948 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Skoda Karoq has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2024 detailsHow reliable is the Skoda Karoq?
Skoda Karoq by Year
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Questions about the Skoda Karoq
Is the Skoda Karoq reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2017 to 2024), the Skoda Karoq averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 81,561 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.
Which year Skoda Karoq has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Skoda Karoq has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 91%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Skoda Karoqs more reliable?
The Skoda Karoq has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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