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2018 SKODA KAROQ1.5L Petrol

MW18 AAE

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 64,849 miles recorded, this Blue 2018 SKODA KAROQ runs on Petrol with a 1498cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/09/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 12/06/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1498cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 23 September 2025 at 64,849 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately rather than indicating a chronic mechanical failure. Since 2022, the Karoq has maintained a clean record without any advisories or recurring faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 32,733 miles and the September 2024 test at 54,503 miles, the car covered 21,770 miles, indicating typical annual-use patterns. The subsequent 10,346 miles covered between 2024 and 2025 maintain this steady usage profile, which generally reduces the risk of premature wear on drivetrain components compared to high-mileage vehicles. Because the MOT history shows no previous advisories regarding structural corrosion, brake calipers, or suspension bushes, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable wear. The buyer should check the tyre tread depth for uneven wear and inspect the brake discs for surface pitting, as the record does not track thinning components. The failure and subsequent pass in September 2025 is an anomaly likely related to a simple item like a light bulb or a minor adjustment that did not impact the long-term integrity of the vehicle.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

78
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 23 September 2025 at 64,849 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately rather than indicating a chronic mechanical failure. Since 2022, the Karoq has maintained a clean record without any advisories or recurring faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 32,733 miles and the September 2024 test at 54,503 miles, the car covered 21,770 miles, indicating typical annual-use patterns. The subsequent 10,346 miles covered between 2024 and 2025 maintain this steady usage profile, which generally reduces the risk of premature wear on drivetrain components compared to high-mileage vehicles. Because the MOT history shows no previous advisories regarding structural corrosion, brake calipers, or suspension bushes, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable wear. The buyer should check the tyre tread depth for uneven wear and inspect the brake discs for surface pitting, as the record does not track thinning components. The failure and subsequent pass in September 2025 is an anomaly likely related to a simple item like a light bulb or a minor adjustment that did not impact the long-term integrity of the vehicle.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Skoda Karoq (MW18 AAE) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2022 and September 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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