2020 Skoda Karoq · 20,862 MOT tests
2020 Skoda Karoq reliability
2020 Skoda Karoqs fail 10% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Karoq years (20,862 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Karoqs: 9.6%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Karoqs: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,775
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,862
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.1% of tests fail here (171% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Karoq
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.1%
- Suspension2.1%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Brakes1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.04%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.42%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.4%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (7.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Skoda Karoq reliable?
2020 Skoda Karoqs fail 10% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Karoq years (20,862 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Karoq MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.23% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.04% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Skoda Karoq have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Skoda Karoq shows 28,775 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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