Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A (2020)
2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A
CarHunch analysed 1,045 real MOT records for the 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S-A is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4% compared to the national 80%, and only 12.2% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a buyer. The petrol engines show consistent performance across the cohort, with no meaningful variation in the 91.3% pass rate.
These cars are running at sensible mileages for their age, with a median of 32,157 miles, and they're failing very few tests: just 0.35 failures per vehicle on average. The average of 3.6 advisories per vehicle suggests routine wear items need attention, but nothing systemic is breaking down—if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake wear items will tell you everything you need to know.
What to check before buying a 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline 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%) | 1,029 | 91.3% | 0.36 |
| Other (2%) | 16 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline 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 Sportline TSI S A vehicles fall between 24,152 and 40,547 miles.
2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,007 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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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