2020 Skoda Karoq 1.0L Petrol · GL70 FWX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test in October 2025. The maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than a proactive one. While the car failed the test just one mile prior at 33,964 miles due to both front and rear brake pads being below the 1.5mm threshold, the immediate rectification of these faults allowed for a pass. This suggests the owner only addresses critical mechanical components when prompted by a failure. At 33,965 miles, the six-year-old Karoq reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,660 miles per annum. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, with 5,582 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and 6,186 miles in the following year. Such low-mileage vehicles can sometimes indicate long periods of standing, which may lead to degradation of rubber components or fluid stagnation despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the front shock absorbers, as the 2024 test noted light oil misting at 27,778 miles. While misting is not an immediate failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require replacement of the entire strut assembly. Given the recent brake failure in 2025, a physical inspection of the discs for scoring or glazing is necessary to ensure the thin pads did not damage the rotors before replacement. Additionally, the wiper blades should be checked for perish, as the juddering noted in 2023 indicates the rubber has degraded over time.