2019 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · OW19 AHC

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in poor standing, as the most recent MOT test on 2026-04-10 at 39,658 miles was passed, but the maintenance trend is unstable. The tester flagged binding rear brakes and brake pads wearing thin on both sides, which indicates a recurring issue that has persisted since the last failure on 2025-04-03. This suggests a lack of regular servicing, leading to accelerated wear on critical components that are prone to failure. Mileage accumulation over the last five years has resulted in a significant gap, with the car having only 29,867 miles recorded since the last MOT on 2024-06-21. The rapid increase in mileage since the most recent test suggests that maintenance was skipped or the vehicle was used in a way that caused accelerated wear on suspension and drivetrain parts. The gap between the 2025-04-03 failure and the 2026-04-10 test indicates that the vehicle has been accumulating wear without adequate intervention, creating a strong risk of imminent failure. Given the recurring faults of binding brakes and worn brake pads, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and suspension bushings. The history reveals that the brakes have been inspected multiple times, but no specific corrective action was taken to address the binding condition or the thin brake pads, which could lead to catastrophic failure. The vehicle should be checked for structural integrity, particularly in the suspension and drivetrain, as the lack of proactive maintenance suggests that the risk of structural damage is high.