2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · DC18 UKA

The Skoda Karoq presents as roadworthy with a stable and unbroken maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 July 2025 at 55,199 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four prior annual passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or unresolved mechanical risks across its recorded history. Annual mileage has averaged close to 6,900 miles, which sits within typical bounds for an eight-year-old car. The records trace a steady climb: 22,027 miles in July 2021, 27,969 in July 2022, 36,373 in July 2023, 45,384 in July 2024, and 55,199 in July 2025. No abrupt accumulation or standing gaps appear; the roughly 9,000-mile yearly increments between 2022 and 2024 reflect consistent private use rather than fleet or neglect cycles. The DVSA data flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emission concerns at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as MOT passes without advisories do not certify absence of early-age rust or worn consumables unseen on the ramp. Given the clean sheet across five tests, previous owners maintained the Karoq to at least statutory standard with no skipped tests or deferred repairs. Pre-purchase checks should focus on tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and fluid intervals rather than structural or drivetrain remediation.