Across 42,138 MOT tests of the Skoda Karoq in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 9.7% failed — about 1 in 10. The parts that fail most are tyres (4.3% of tests), lights and electrics (2.0%), suspension (1.3%), brakes (1.2%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (1.2%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Skoda Karoq has 28% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Karoq (2017–2025)
MOT: 9.7% of 42,138 initial tests failed — 28% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 4.3% |
| 2 | lights and electrics | 2.0% |
| 3 | suspension | 1.3% |
| 4 | brakes | 1.2% |
| 5 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 1.2% |
Questions
What fails most on a Skoda Karoq at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 4.3% of Skoda Karoq MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come lights and electrics (2.0%) and suspension (1.3%).
How often does a Skoda Karoq fail its MOT?
9.7% of Skoda Karoq MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 10), counting initial tests only, across 42,138 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 28% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Skoda Karoq reliable?
On MOT results, the Skoda Karoq has 28% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Skoda Karoq data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.