2022 Skoda Karoq 1.0L Petrol · TRZ 3066

The Skoda Karoq presents a clean bill of health at its first MOT on 9 May 2025, recording 22,943 miles with zero defects or advisories. That result indicates a stable maintenance baseline with no early signs of wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural components. However, the certificate expired on 8 May 2026, leaving the vehicle without a valid test for the last three months; a fresh MOT is legally required before any road use. Annual mileage averages roughly 5,700 miles, confirming light usage for a four-year-old crossover. The single data point shows no mileage anomalies or clocking risk, yet low annual distances often mean brake discs develop surface corrosion between wet-weather stops, and caliper sliders can seize from lack of heat cycling. Tyres fitted at factory may now be approaching four years old regardless of tread depth, and brake fluid will be due its two-year change irrespective of distance covered. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the braking system: verify disc faces are free of heavy pitting, confirm calipers release cleanly on both axles, and check fluid boiling point. Examine tyre sidewalls for UV cracking and confirm date codes. Exercise the handbrake linkage and inspect the rear cables for stiffness. Finally, scan for any stored fault codes in the ABS and EPB modules, as low-use vehicles occasionally flag sensor plausibility errors after long stationary periods.