2020 Skoda Karoq 1.6L Diesel · SM20 BYF
2020 Skoda Karoq (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/08/2020. Recorded mileage 51,772 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA KAROQ
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2020
- Engine
- 1598cc
SM20 BYF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 51,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Karoq
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM20 BYF Mileage History
- 02/08/202335,316 mi
- 12/12/202447,128 mi+11,812 mi
- 18/11/202551,772 mi+4,644 mi
Average of roughly 7,164 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SM20 BYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Skoda Karoq (SM20 BYF) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: SKODA KAROQ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Water Pump / Thermostat Housing Leak(Moderate)
The standard MQB plastic housing can seep coolant, often before owners notice any puddles.
- DSG (DQ381) Sensor Failure(Serious)
The newer 7-speed wet-clutch DSG (DQ381) can suffer from faulty clutch position sensors (P1735/P1736), which often require a mechatronic rebuild.
- DSG (DQ200) Accumulator Housing Crack(Serious)
On smaller engines with the 7-speed dry-clutch (DQ200), the hydraulic accumulator housing can crack, causing a complete loss of pressure.
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