Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 553 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A (2022)

553 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 553 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI is a notably reliable car, passing its MOT first time in 93.8% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5%. This petrol automatic shows the kind of early-life robustness you'd expect from a relatively new, well-engineered Czech-built SUV.

At a median mileage of 22,317 miles, these cars are still lightly used and averaging less than one advisory per vehicle, which suggests they're holding up mechanically without niggling issues. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but the data points to a solid, low-hassle ownership experience so far.

The 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 553 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 553 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,242 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.5%

1,120

Black 20.3%

659

Blue 19.3%

625

Silver 12.9%

419

White 10.7%

348

Red 1%

Orange 0.7%

Green 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,317

typical

14,814

low mileage

29,776

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles fall between 14,814 and 29,776 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,814 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,814–29,776 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 40,197 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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