Skoda Karoq (2022)

4,645 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Karoq

CarHunch analysed 4,645 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Karoq. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Skoda Karoq is a genuinely reliable car: 95.9% pass their MOT first time, significantly ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5% of vehicles. Petrol and diesel variants perform identically, so fuel choice won't affect reliability prospects here.

At 22,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, which explains why they average only 0.09 failures per test. The light advisory count of 0.9 per vehicle suggests minor wear items are emerging predictably—nothing alarming for a 2-3 year old car. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worth doing, but the MOT data indicates you're looking at a sound vehicle that's unlikely to spring expensive surprises.

Generally reliable 15.9% above UK average
95.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,213
typical mileage
15,806–29,859 middle half
2.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 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 (93%) 4,338 95.9% 0.09
Diesel (7%) 307 95.6% 0.09

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

15,806
low mileage
22,213
typical
29,859
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Karoq vehicles fall between 15,806 and 29,859 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Skoda Karoq

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 25.2%
    Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 24.2%
    Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 15%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 13.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 8%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 8%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 7.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 5.2%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.

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