2021 Skoda Karoq SE Drive TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · VE70 UYR

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 20 February 2026, valid until February 2027, following a same-day retest after an initial failure at 40,244 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but flagged by a cluster of brake-related defects at the most recent inspection. All four brake pad sets were flagged as wearing thin or below the 1.5 mm threshold, indicating the braking system was operating at the margins of serviceability just months ago. The tester also noted the nearside rear tyre was slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing, a defect that carried over from the failed test into the pass. These are not catastrophic failures, but they point to consumable wear being left until it triggered a failure rather than being addressed proactively. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old vehicle. The recorded readings climb from 21,928 miles in January 2024, through 30,831 miles in February 2025, to 40,244 miles in February 2026, averaging roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest clocking or extended periods of disuse. The annual test cycle is regular, with no long lapses between inspections, which supports the view of routine rather than neglected ownership. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition, given the recent failure pattern. The fact that all four pad sets were flagged simultaneously suggests either sustained high-mileage use without interim checks or a driving style that accelerates pad wear. Have a technician measure remaining pad thickness and inspect the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping. The nearside rear tyre advisory for cracking or perishing warrants close scrutiny of the sidewalls across all four tyres, particularly if the vehicle has spent long periods stationary or exposed to UV. Check the age coding on each tyre to confirm they are a matching set and within a sensible service window. Beyond the flagged items, the MOT record is otherwise clean, with no structural corrosion, suspension, or emissions defects noted across four tests. Still, at just over 40,000 miles, the front suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links deserve a visual and physical check for play. The dual-mass flywheel and clutch should be assessed for judder or slip during a test drive, as these are common wear points on the TSI drivetrain that the MOT does not directly test. The vehicle appears fundamentally sound, but the recent brake failure pattern suggests the next owner should budget for a full set of pads and discs, plus a fresh set of tyres if the cracking advisory has not already been resolved.