2018 Skoda Karoq · 47,537 MOT tests
2018 Skoda Karoq reliability
2018 Skoda Karoqs fail 9.8% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Karoq years (47,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Karoqs: 9.6%)
- 9.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Karoqs: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,144
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,537
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Karoq
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Suspension0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.41%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.62%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.85%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Skoda Karoq reliable?
2018 Skoda Karoqs fail 9.8% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Karoq years (47,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Karoq MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.41% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.15% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Skoda Karoq have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Skoda Karoq shows 36,144 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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