2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · FG68 XLP

The 2018 Skoda Karoq presents an entirely stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 October 2025 at 44,730 miles with zero defects recorded. This perfect MOT record across all five tests indicates a vehicle that has required no remedial mechanical or structural work to maintain roadworthiness. The absence of any advisories or failures over a four-year testing window suggests the previous owner kept on top of routine servicing and consumable replacements. Such a consistent record points to a well-maintained machine with no lingering mechanical defects. Evaluating the mileage accumulation reveals a notably low-usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the first test on 5 October 2021 at 19,813 miles and the most recent on 7 October 2025 at 44,730 miles, the Karoq covered just 24,917 miles over four years, averaging roughly 6,229 miles annually. The yearly increments remain remarkably consistent, progressing from 19,813 miles to 26,878 miles, then 32,800 miles, 38,767 miles, and finally 44,730 miles. This steady, low-mileage accumulation rules out prolonged periods of standing or sudden high-mileage sprints, indicating regular, light use rather than sitting idle and suffering from stale fuel or seized components. Despite the impeccable MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential to verify the condition of age-related perishable components. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from deteriorated rubber suspension bushes, perished tyre sidewalls, and corroded brake discs caused by repeated short journeys rather than high mileage. Buyers should closely examine the brake disc surfaces for standing corrosion and check the tyre manufacture dates to ensure they are not exceeding six years of age. Lifting the car to inspect the underside for structural rust and checking the exhaust system for moisture traps will confirm whether the light usage has preserved the metalwork or allowed superficial corrosion to take hold.