2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · TC02 ALC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift towards a reactive maintenance pattern. While the car maintained several clean records between 2022 and 2024, the January 2026 test at 45,017 miles flagged multiple defects related to consumable components. This recent trend suggests that while the vehicle is structurally sound, the owner has recently neglected routine preventative items until they reached a failure or advisory threshold. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per annum. There is a notable usage gap between February 2023 at 21,015 miles and November 2024 at 33,069 miles, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in twenty months. The low annual mileage often results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts due to age, which aligns with the issues seen in the latest MOT report. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of all four tyres, as the January 2026 test specifically noted cracking and perishing across three of them. This condition is typical of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods rather than suffering from high mileage. The tester also identified the front brake pads as wearing thin, necessitating an immediate replacement and a check of the brake discs for scoring or uneven wear. The suspension bushings should be checked for signs of dry rot, despite the low distance driven, as the record shows no evidence of structural corrosion or recurring mechanical failures.