2019 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · KW19 SVL

The 2019 Skoda Karoq presents a fully clean MOT record, with the most recent test conducted on 28 March 2026 at 34,824 miles resulting in a pass and zero defects. Every preceding test back to 2022 also passed without advisories or failures, indicating a stable and consistently well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The maintenance trend is flat and positive, showing no deterioration across five consecutive annual inspections. The mileage progression tells a clear story of light, steady use. The car covered 6,997 miles between May 2022 and April 2023, then 7,489 miles to April 2024, 3,404 miles to March 2025, and 3,435 miles to March 2026. That final two-year window shows a slight reduction in annual distance, dropping from roughly 7,000 miles per year to around 3,400. At an average of approximately 4,975 miles annually over seven years, this is well below the typical UK average of 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. The annual increments are consistent enough to rule out long-term storage or standing periods, suggesting regular short-to-medium distance driving rather than sustained motorway mileage. Despite the clean paper record, a buyer should still inspect the underside for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as low-mileage vehicles used for short trips are more prone to moisture-related corrosion than high-mileage motorway runners. Check the condition of front and rear brake discs and pads, since light use can lead to uneven pad deposits and disc corrosion rather than even wear. Examine all four tyres closely for sidewall cracking or date-code age, as a seven-year-old car may still be running on original rubber regardless of tread depth. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be inspected for perishing, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods loaded or stationary. Verify that the exhaust system is free from corrosion and that all emissions components function correctly, as short-trip driving can accelerate moisture build-up within the catalytic converter and exhaust. A brief road test will confirm there is no binding in the braking system and that the steering tracks straight, both of which can deteriorate on vehicles driven infrequently.