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With 94,986 currently licensed in the UK, the Skoda Karoq is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Karoq 5 stars in 2022, with 93% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
It has a 83.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,033 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £253/month or 38p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
83.2%
35,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£253
est. annual total
New From
£30,000
Euro NCAP tested the Karoq in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
73%
Safety Assist
71%
There are 6 known DVSA recalls affecting the Skoda Karoq. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2019/303
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Build dates: 2018-10-12 to 2019-06-27
R/2019/214
There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Build dates: 2019-02-01 to 2019-02-05
R/2019/079
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
Build dates: 2018-04-18 to 2018-06-26
R/2018/357
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Build dates: 2018-05-01 to 2018-08-31
R/2018/329
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal.
Build dates: 2017-07-01 to 2018-08-31
+ 1 more recall. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 35,000 MOT tests, the Karoq has a first-time pass rate of 83.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Karoq is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Skoda Karoq are estimated at around £3,033 per year, or £253 per month.
Fuel
£971
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,212
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Karoq achieves a combined fuel economy of around 54.3 mpg (48.7 mpg urban, 58.9 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAROQ | PETROL | 54.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| KAROQ | PETROL | 51.4 mpg | 1.5L |
| KAROQ | DIESEL | 64.2 mpg | 1.6L |
| KAROQ | DIESEL | 54.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| KAROQ | PETROL | 37.2 mpg | 2.0L |
| KAROQ | DIESEL | 54.3 mpg | 3.0L |
Starting from £30,000 new, a Skoda Karoq typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £22,500 | −£7,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £19,150 | −£10,850 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,850 | −£13,150 |
| 4 years | 50% | £15,150 | −£14,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,950 | −£16,050 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,950 | −£17,050 |
| 7 years | 41% | £12,200 | −£17,800 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,550 | −£18,450 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,000 | −£19,000 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,450 | −£19,550 |
There are currently 94,986 licensed and 427 SORN Karoqs in the UK (95,413 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Karoq has a 83.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 35,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Karoq 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 71% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Karoq are estimated at around £3,033 per year (£253/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 6 known safety recalls affecting the Karoq. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Karoq starts from around £30,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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