2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,421 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.3% in the 60-90k group versus 7.7% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,421

MOT tests analysed

9.0%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.0%	172
2	Suspension	2.3%	80
3	Lighting & signalling	1.5%	52
4	Brakes	1.3%	43
5	Visibility	1.0%	34
6	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	16

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Shock absorbers	77
2	Headlamp aim	61
3	Brake pads	43
4	Pins and bushes	35
5	Tread depth	29
6	Wipers	25

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.3%	832
2	Suspension	17.7%	607
3	Brakes	13.4%	459
4	Other defects	8.2%	279
5	Visibility	2.3%	78
6	Road wheels	0.6%	22

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Karoq Sportline S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,578	7.7%
30-60k	1,662	9.9%
60-90k	158	13.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Karoq Sportline S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	1,149	8.7%
2024	1,100	7.8%
2025	1,152	10.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 Karoq Sportline S-A

Before buying a 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Suspension (2.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-As pass their MOT?

91.0% of the 3,421 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Karoq Sportline S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by suspension (2.3%).

Does the 2020 Karoq Sportline S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,421 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.