2021 Skoda Karoq · 4,536 MOT tests
2021 Skoda Karoq reliability
2021 Skoda Karoqs fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Karoq years (4,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Karoqs: 9.6%)
- 10.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Karoqs: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,397
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,536
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (235% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Karoq
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.6%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Suspension2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Brakes1%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.86%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.42%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.37%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Skoda Karoq reliable?
2021 Skoda Karoqs fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Karoq years (4,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Karoq MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (0.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.86% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Skoda Karoq have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Skoda Karoq shows 26,397 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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