Skoda Karoq SE L TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Karoq SE L TDI reliable? We analysed 190 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Karoq SE L TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Karoq SE L TDI.
Skoda Karoq SE L TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Skoda Karoq SE L TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 115 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 64.2 mpg
- Urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 65.7 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1172
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 118 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 10 of 50
Skoda Karoq SE L TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Karoq SE L TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Karoq SE L TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Karoq SE L TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Karoq SE L TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Karoq SE L TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Skoda Karoq SE L TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Karoq SE L TDI THIS CAR | 98.4% | 190 | 45,785 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Honda Cbf 300 Na-k | 93.9% | 380 | 4,358 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Karoq SE L TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Karoq SE L TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.4% across 190 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Skoda Karoq SE L TDI owner drives around 8,988 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.