Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A (2020)
2020 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A
CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2020 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Skoda Karoq is a solid performer: 93% of cars pass their MOT on the first try, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 7.8% have ever developed a dangerous defect—meaning it's safer than most vehicles in this age bracket. The petrol engine variant (which makes up nearly all the fleet tested) maintains that 93% pass rate consistently, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At just over 31,000 miles on average, these cars are running light for a four-year-old, which partly explains the strong reliability picture. The average 0.28 failures and 3.2 advisories per test suggest minor wear items like wiper blades or tyre tread are the main concern, not structural or mechanical problems—so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm service history, since well-maintained examples should sail through future tests.
What to check before buying a 2020 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 227 | 93% | 0.29 |
| Other (2%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles fall between 23,145 and 39,485 miles.
2020 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 225 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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