2022 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · MM22 FHA

A clean bill of roadworthiness is the defining feature of this 2022 Skoda Karoq on the official record. It has completed one MOT test, conducted on 25 June 2025, which it passed with no defects or advisories recorded whatsoever. With only a single test on file, the trend cannot yet be characterised as established, but the absence of even minor advisory items at the first test opportunity is a positive indicator of mechanical condition at that point. The recorded mileage of 14,550 miles across approximately four years of service equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,638 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Such restrained usage typically results in reduced wear on major drivetrain components, brake friction materials, and suspension consumables, all of which benefit from gentle accumulation rather than high-mileage degradation. The trade-off with low-mileage vehicles is the potential for prolonged periods of standing, which can affect items such as brake discs through surface corrosion and can lead to dry seals on infrequently used components. For a relatively modern vehicle of only four years, the risk of dormant deterioration is considerably lower than it would be on a car a decade or more old, but it still warrants attention during physical inspection. Given the entirely clean MOT history, the inspection focus should be on the natural wear items associated with the recorded mileage and the Skoda Karoq's known component behaviour. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known wear points on the MQB-platform vehicles. Evaluate brake feel carefully: a judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under light to moderate pedal pressure may suggest disc corrosion or pad glazing, a common consequence of low annual mileage where the brakes are not subjected to sustained thermal cycling. Also check for any pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The rear suspension and underbody should be inspected for any signs of corrosion, particularly around the rear brake calipers, handbrake mechanism, and exhaust mounting points, as Karoq models from this era can develop surface rust in these areas depending on winter road salt exposure. Verify that the tyre tread depth is consistent across all four corners and free from flat spotting or uneven inner-edge wear, the latter potentially indicating a geometry issue. Finally, on cold start, listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine bay, as the 1.0 and 1.5 TSI units fitted to this model have been associated with chain stretch concerns, and check for any oil misting around the camchain cover and turbo oil return pipe. The clean MOT record provides reassurance, but a physical inspection remains essential given the very low mileage and the specific component sensitivities of this model.