2020 Skoda Karoq Drive S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 730 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Karoq Drive S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 93.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 18 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.1% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 16 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Wipers | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.9% | 167 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.8% | 152 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.2% | 89 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.9% | 50 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 25 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 362 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 337 | 8.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 237 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 245 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 248 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Karoq Drive S-A
Before buying a 2020 Skoda Karoq Drive S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Skoda Karoq Drive S-As pass their MOT?
93.4% of the 730 2020 Skoda Karoq Drive S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Karoq Drive S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2020 Karoq Drive S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 8.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 730 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.