Skoda Karoq reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Skoda Karoq is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 140 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 79 of 442, and 10.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (1.8% of tests).
Ranked 79 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 4 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 48,726 Skoda Karoqs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 10.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Skoda Karoq is 29% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.4% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
10.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.4%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,700
Typical age at test: 4 years
Skoda Karoq MOT failure rate by age
Most common Skoda Karoq MOT faults
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7% of tests
What the Skoda Karoq fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.4% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 2.2% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Brakes | 1.8% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Suspension | 1.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 1.1% | ▼ 66% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.5% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 80% less often |
What MPG does the Skoda Karoq do?
Official economy for the Skoda Karoq ranges from 37.2 to 64.2mpg across the 31 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2025). A typical petrol version manages 50.4mpg and a typical diesel 56.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Skoda Karoq?
Any Skoda Karoq first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Karoq registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £200 a year.
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Official figures for 31 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
37.2–64.2 mpg
CO2
117–173 g/km
Power
116–190 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karoq SE L Edition 2.0 TDI 150 PS 4x4 DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 49.7 mpg | 149g | £200 | 37% |
| Karoq SportLine Edition 2.0 TDI 150 PS 4x4 DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 49.4 mpg | 150g | £200 | 37% |
| Karoq SE Edition 1.0 TSI 116 PS 6G Man116 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 49 mpg | 131g | £200 | 32% |
| Karoq SE L Edition 1.0 TSI 116 PS 6G Man116 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 48.9 mpg | 132g | £200 | 32% |
| Karoq SE Edition 1.5 TSI 150 PS 6G Man150 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 47.7 mpg | 135g | £200 | 33% |
| Karoq SE Edition 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 46.9 mpg | 137g | £200 | 33% |
| Karoq SE L Edition 1.5 TSI 150 PS 6G Man150 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 47.6 mpg | 135g | £200 | 33% |
| Karoq SE L Edition 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 46.8 mpg | 138g | £200 | 33% |
| Karoq SportLine Edition 1.5 TSI 150 PS 6G Man150 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 141g | £200 | 34% |
| Karoq SportLine Edition 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 45.1 mpg | 143g | £200 | 34% |
| Karoq SportLine Edition 2.0 TSI 190 PS 4x4 DSG190 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 37.2 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| Karoq 1.6 TDI 115PS 7speed DSG SED7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 117g | £200 | – |
| Karoq 1.6 TDI 115PS 7speed DSG SE LD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 117g | £200 | – |
| Karoq 1.6 TDI 115PS SEM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 120g | £200 | – |
| Karoq 1.6 TDI 115PS SE LM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 120g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 31 versions.
What a Skoda Karoq costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Skoda Karoq reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Skoda Karoq is 29% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 140 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Skoda Karoq?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, found in 1.8% of tests.
›What MPG does the Skoda Karoq do?
Official economy for the Skoda Karoq ranges from 37.2 to 64.2mpg across the 31 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2025). A typical petrol version manages 50.4mpg and a typical diesel 56.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Skoda Karoq?
Any Skoda Karoq first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Karoq registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £200 a year.
›How many Skoda Karoqs fail their MOT?
10.6% of Skoda Karoqs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.4% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Skoda Karoq combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.