Skoda Karoq (2021)
2021 Skoda Karoq
CarHunch analysed 8,099 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Karoq. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Skoda Karoq is substantially more reliable than average, with a 92.7% first-time pass rate compared to the UK's 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at 6.8%. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (92.6% vs 93.3%), so fuel choice makes no real difference to durability.
At 27,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains why they average just 0.23 failures per vehicle. The typical owner will encounter around 2.3 minor advisories per test—mostly wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect nasty surprises; a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile, but this model should give you genuine peace of mind.
What to check before buying a 2021 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 (96%) | 7,748 | 92.6% | 0.23 |
| Diesel (4%) | 350 | 93.3% | 0.2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 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 2021 Skoda Karoq vehicles fall between 19,260 and 36,059 miles.
2021 Skoda Karoq — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 7,965 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 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 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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