Skoda Karoq vs Skoda Superb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Karoq
91%
MOT pass rate · 53,927 vehicles
More reliable
Skoda Superb
81%
MOT pass rate · 83,119 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Karoq is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Karoq | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 4% |
| Average mileage | 46,262 mi | 124,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 53,927 | 83,119 |
Most common faults
Skoda Karoq
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Skoda Superb
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Karoq is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Skoda Karoq report Full Skoda Superb report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.