2022 Skoda Karoq — MOT failures & pass rate
9,610 MOT tests on the 2022 Skoda Karoq are in this dataset, and 94.2% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.0%) and lighting & signalling (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, shock absorbers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 168 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.6% in the 0-30k band and 11.1% in the 60-90k band, a 6.5-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 5.6% fail against 7.6% for diesel, a 2.0-point gap across 9,610 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 5.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 287 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 170 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.3% | 126 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 79 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 74 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 42 |
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 | 168 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 158 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 85 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 66 |
| 5 | Wipers | 57 |
| 6 | Washers | 29 |
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 | 19.4% | 1,866 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.6% | 1,310 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 674 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.6% | 536 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 203 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 27 |
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 | 6,780 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,648 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 153 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,678 | 5.6% |
| Diesel | 932 | 7.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 43 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 346 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 9,126 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Karoq
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.3% 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 2022 Skoda Karoqs pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 9,610 2022 Skoda Karoq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Karoq?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Karoq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,610 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.