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Skoda Karoq

The Karoq is Skoda's compact SUV, and one of the single best-performing models on DVSA's MOT data across any brand covered on this site.

87-89%

MOT pass rate

Compact SUV

Segment

Petrol, diesel

Fuel types available

Source: Brumble analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test year data, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What to know

The Karoq's 87-89% pass rate is genuinely exceptional, close to Porsche's brand-leading 87.49% and well ahead of Skoda's own strong overall average of 76.3%. Among every specific model figure gathered across this site's car database, the Karoq and its sibling the Kodiaq are the standout performers.

This is a strong data point for anyone considering a compact SUV specifically on reliability grounds, worth weighing seriously against higher-badge alternatives like the Audi Q3 or BMW X1, both of which are shown at their brand averages in the absence of confirmed model-specific data, well below the Karoq's actual figure.

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