2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · MJ70 XMZ

The vehicle presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 2025-06-18 at 39,479 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean sheet is significant because it follows a period of recurring minor suspension advisories, suggesting the previous owner addressed those items between late 2024 and mid-2025. The trend is clearly resolving rather than worsening, which is a positive indicator of recent mechanical attention. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2020-registered vehicle. It covered roughly 4,291 miles between the November 2024 test at 35,188 miles and the June 2025 test at 39,479 miles, following a similar pace of about 7,857 miles in the prior twelve months. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record that would suggest long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The annual average of approximately 6,580 miles is typical for mixed urban and suburban use, placing normal wear expectations on consumables like brake discs, tyres, and suspension components without excessive strain. Despite the clean 2025 result, the recurring pattern of front suspension wear across the 2023 and 2024 tests warrants a close physical inspection. Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes were flagged as starting to separate in November 2023, and by November 2024 the wear had shifted to the console bushes on both sides. A buyer should verify whether these were replaced or simply re-advised, checking for any play in the front suspension by pushing down the front corners and listening for clunks over sharp bumps. The repeated light oil misting on both front shock absorbers in 2023 and 2024 also demands attention. While misting alone does not constitute a failure, it indicates the seals are beginning to degrade. Inspect the shock absorber bodies for wet oil residue and bounce-test the front end to confirm damping is still effective. The November 2024 advisory on the nearside rear outer tyre sidewall damage is a one-off, but it highlights the need to check all four tyres for cuts, bulges, and uneven wear, particularly the inner edges of the rear tyres where wear often goes unnoticed. The rear seat belt check being obstructed by belongings in 2024 is a minor administrative note, yet a buyer should still physically pull each belt fully to confirm retraction and locking function. With no structural corrosion, exhaust, or braking defects ever recorded, the primary risk areas remain confined to front suspension bushings and shock absorber condition. A short test drive over broken road surfaces will quickly reveal whether the earlier suspension wear has been properly rectified or is still present.