2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · LD05 CLD

The latest MOT test conducted on 29 July 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. Reviewing the history since 2021, the vehicle has maintained a consistently clean record with no failures or advisories noted. This represents a highly stable maintenance trend, indicating that the vehicle has likely been serviced regularly and kept in a condition that exceeds the minimum legal safety requirements. With a recorded mileage of 57,372 miles over approximately eight years, the vehicle has averaged around 7,172 miles per annum. This is considered a typical usage profile for a family SUV of this age. Such mileage suggests a balanced wear pattern on the drivetrain and suspension components, avoiding the extreme wear associated with high-mileage motorway use while also avoiding the stagnation issues often found in vehicles that have spent prolonged periods standing. Given the absence of recorded defects, the physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation that may not yet be critical enough to trigger an MOT advisory. A close examination of the tyre sidewalls is essential to check for perishing or hairline cracking, as tyres can degrade over time even if the tread depth remains legal. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensure there is no binding in the calipers, which can occur if the vehicle has had periods of inactivity. Attention must be paid to the service history to verify that calendar-based maintenance has been performed regardless of the mileage. This includes the replacement of brake fluid and engine coolant, both of which degrade chemically over time. The health of the 12V battery should be verified, as batteries typically reach the end of their effective lifespan around the eight-year mark. Finally, during a test drive, listen for any subtle knocks or clunks from the suspension bushes or coil springs, which may be beginning to fatigue despite the clean MOT record.