2020 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · LS70 CXB

The mechanical narrative across all four recorded MOT tests is one of consistent roadworthiness with a recurring and localised concern confined to the rear axle tyres. The vehicle passed on 01 August 2026 with no defects recorded, and a comparable clean pass was recorded on 15 September 2023. However, the 2024 and 2025 tests both carry advisories relating to cracking, perishing, or damage on the rear tyres, with the 2025 test additionally flagging a nearside front outer tyre and a nail in an offside rear tyre. The pattern indicates that while the vehicle has not failed any test, the rear tyres have been noted for deterioration across consecutive examinations, which warrants direct scrutiny of the remaining tread depth, sidewall condition, and age of the current set during a physical inspection. With roughly 38,605 miles accumulated over six years, the annual mileage of approximately 6,434 miles is consistent with typical usage for a family SUV of this age, and there are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest long periods off the road. The MOT history shows annual tests from 2023 through 2026, confirming regular use. Mechanically, this average mileage profile means consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres should have substantial remaining life, but it also means the recorded tyre advisories are unlikely to be the result of exceptionally heavy wear rather than ageing of the rubber compound, a factor particularly relevant given the recurring nearside rear and offside rear perishing notices. Given the repeated advisories on rear tyre cracking and perishing, a prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres closely for sidewall cracking, particularly on the rear pair, and check the DOT date code to confirm the rubber is not older than five years, as perishing of this type accelerates with age regardless of remaining tread. On a test drive, listen for any increase in road noise from the rear, which can indicate compromised sidewall integrity, and verify that the tracking is not pulling to one side, which would accelerate uneven shoulder wear. The 2025 advisory regarding a nail in the offside rear tyre also makes a post-repair inspection of the same wheel essential, ensuring the plug or patch has not compromised the tyre's structural integrity and that the wheel itself has not sustained any corrosion around the repair area. Beyond the flagged tyres, the absence of any suspension, brake, or corrosion advisories across all four tests is a positive indicator, but a thorough road test should still include firm braking from around 30 mph to check for any pulling, vibration through the steering wheel, or pedal judder that would suggest warped front discs, a known consumable issue on Karoq models approaching mid-life. Steer through full lock in both directions at low speed to listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes or drop links not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. Finally, with the test pass on 01 August 2026 being entirely clean, there are no immediate rectification costs dictated by the history, but the recurring rear tyre pattern means budgeting for a full set replacement in the near term would be prudent if the current tyres show any further signs of perishing on inspection.