2021 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · KR21 OCP

This Skoda Karoq presents a stable and improving mechanical picture. The most recent test on 4 April 2026 at 32,220 miles passed completely clean with zero defects, a strong indicator that any earlier minor issues have been rectified. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, moving from advisories in 2025 to a fully compliant pass in 2026. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,444 miles per year, which is typical for a five-year-old vehicle. A notable anomaly exists in the record: two separate MOTs were conducted within three days in April 2026, both at exactly 32,220 miles, suggesting the car may have been sitting unused for a period or that a recent test was immediately re-taken. The 2025 test at 25,260 miles shows a steady annual progression from the 2024 test at 19,359 miles, confirming consistent but not excessive use. The 2025 test flagged a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, which typically indicates the beginning of a strut seal failure rather than an active leak. Buyers should physically inspect the shock absorber body for wet oil residue and check whether the misting has progressed to a full drip since the April 2026 clean pass. The advisory on the nearside rear tyre for cracking or perishing also warrants a close visual inspection of all four sidewalls, particularly if the original tyres remain fitted given the low mileage. Uneven perishing can point to prolonged standing or under-inflation. Beyond the flagged items, a test drive should focus on suspension composure over rough surfaces and any unusual rebound. The clean 2026 pass is encouraging, but the shock absorber advisory suggests the front damping may be degrading slowly. Inspect the inner edges of all brake discs and pads, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from uneven pad deposits or surface corrosion from short trips. The vehicle appears fundamentally sound, with no structural or recurring mechanical red flags in the record.