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2021 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · GP71 CDY

GP71 CDY

2021 Skoda Karoq (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 54,709 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
SKODA KAROQ
Year / Origin
2021 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,709 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Skoda Karoq presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2 July 2025 at 46,316 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The tester issued no defects at that test. One day earlier, on 1 July 2025 at 46,315 miles, the vehicle failed without any defects recorded, a pattern consistent with an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The prior pass dated 16 July 2024 at 36,648 miles also carried no advisories, so no worsening condition is evident in the data. The odometer shows 46,316 miles against a 2021 build, equating to roughly 9,263 miles per year and sitting within typical use for the age. Between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests the car covered 9,668 miles, a steady annual rate with no abrupt accumulation or prolonged standing implied. The supplied history is sparse and clean, offering only three entries and no recorded wear on consumables, suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion across the period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension components, brake calipers, and underbody for corrosion given the limited test sample. The back-to-back July 2025 fail and pass with zero defects suggests the previous owner addressed any test-station concern promptly, but the record alone confirms nothing about tyre tread depth, exhaust emissions beyond the pass, or drivetrain condition. Physical verification of coil springs and steering joints remains prudent before purchase.
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GP71 CDY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
  • 54,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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GP71 CDY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 12:09
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Skoda Karoq (GP71 CDY) between July 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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GP71 CDY Mileage History

  1. 16/07/202436,648 mi
  2. 01/07/202546,315 mi+9,667 mi
  3. 02/07/202546,316 mi+1 mi
  4. 03/07/202654,709 mi+8,393 mi

Average of roughly 9,199 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Buying Score
78/100
Risk Level
Low
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Est. Annual Cost
£1,000-£1,300
Mileage
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Our Verdict

This is a generally sound buy for a 2021 Skoda Karoq with low-ish mileage, but the back-to-back MOT test in July 2025 warrants a simple explanation from the seller. Provided the failed test was an administrative or no-defect retest, the clean passing history supports a confident purchase.

Ask the seller for the MOT certificate or DVLA record explaining the 1 July 2025 failure with no defects recorded, as this is unusual and may simply be a paperwork or system retest the following day. Confirm the service history is complete for a 2021 petrol Karoq, as Skoda recommends annual or mileage-based servicing that protects the 1.5 TSI engine's timing belt and turbo components. Use the clean MOT record with no advisories as a negotiating point only if the price sits above typical market value for a 2021 Karoq with this mileage.

The 1498cc petrol engine in this Karoq typically returns mid-40s mpg in real-world mixed driving, keeping weekly fuel costs reasonable for a compact SUV. Road tax for a 2021 petrol vehicle of this size is likely in the standard band, and insurance should sit in a moderate group for the model. Estimated annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance are around £1,000-£1,300, though no model-specific aggregate data was supplied to refine this.

Check the MOT failure entry dated 1 July 2025 showing 46,315 miles with no defects recorded, and verify with the seller whether this was a no-defect retest logged incorrectly before the pass on 2 July 2025. Inspect the bodywork and blue paint for parking scars given the 46,316-mile usage, and confirm tyre tread and brake condition despite no advisories being noted at the last test. As no defects were recorded across any MOT, a general visual check of suspension and underbody for a four-year-old vehicle is sensible but not flagged by the data as a concern.

The Skoda Karoq GP71CDY is a 1.5-litre petrol model first registered in September 2021 and finished in blue, with 46,316 miles recorded at its most recent MOT in July 2025. Its MOT history shows two passes with no defects and one failure on 1 July 2025 that also recorded no defects, suggesting a retest rather than a mechanical issue. With just under 47,000 miles over nearly four years, the mileage is around average for its age. No aggregate reliability data is available for the Karoq, so assessment rests on the individual vehicle record.

No aggregate MOT data is available for the Skoda Karoq, so reliability reputation cannot be assessed from the provided dataset and must be judged on this vehicle's individual history.

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