2018 Skoda Karoq 1.0L Petrol · AB05 HUG

The maintenance trend for this 2018 Skoda Karoq remains entirely stable, demonstrating consistent roadworthiness across its recorded history. The most recent MOT test on 30 September 2025 at 26,239 miles passed cleanly with zero defects or advisories. This unblemished record indicates no recurring mechanical or structural issues have arisen over the last four years, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in sound operational condition. There are no worsening or resolving trends to track, as the car has presented no faults whatsoever during its recent examinations. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,500 miles annually over the last three years. Between the October 2022 test at 12,576 miles and the September 2023 test at 17,354 miles, the Karoq covered 4,778 miles. This pattern of light usage continued, with 3,763 miles added by September 2024 at 21,117 miles, and a further 5,122 miles recorded by the September 2025 test at 26,239 miles. The data shows no rapid accumulation or unusual gaps, reflecting a consistent pattern of short-journey or infrequent use rather than long-term storage. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should verify the condition of perishable components that degrade with age and low mileage rather than use. The 2024 test anomaly, a failed test on 16 September at 21,117 miles with no recorded defects followed by a pass the next day at the same mileage, warrants a direct query to the seller, as it suggests an administrative cancellation or an abandoned test rather than a mechanical failure. Given the low annual mileage, inspect the tyres thoroughly for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber perishes over time regardless of tread depth. Examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, which commonly affects vehicles making short trips where components never reach full operating temperature to wipe away moisture. Check the suspension bushes for deterioration and look beneath the car for any exhaust corrosion or underbody rust that can develop when a vehicle sits for extended periods or is used exclusively for short runs.