Skoda Karoq (2019)
2019 Skoda Karoq
CarHunch analysed 13,887 real MOT records for the 2019 Skoda Karoq. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Skoda Karoq is a genuinely reliable car—92% of examples pass MOT first time, well ahead of the 80% UK average, and only 12% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is acceptably low. Petrol versions edge out diesels by 2.4 percentage points (92.9% vs 90.5%), though both are strong performers.
At a median 30,606 miles for a five-year-old car, these Karoqs have been used sensibly rather than thrashed. The average vehicle picks up just 0.39 failures per test and 4.5 advisories, suggesting minor wear items rather than structural problems—so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake wear and suspension condition, but don't expect nasty surprises.
What to check before buying a 2019 Skoda Karoq
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 (62%) | 8,554 | 92.9% | 0.36 |
| Diesel (38%) | 5,332 | 90.5% | 0.44 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Skoda Karoq 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 2019 Skoda Karoq vehicles fall between 22,668 and 39,647 miles.
2019 Skoda Karoq — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,416 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 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Skoda Karoq
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.1%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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36.1%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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23.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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17.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.5%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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