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Karoq Sportline Tsi: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 462 MOT tests, the Karoq Sportline Tsi returns 89.4% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Tyre tread under the limit and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 27,445, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
11 occurrences · 2.4% of tests
- 02
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
8 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
6 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 04
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
6 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 05
A tyre seriously damaged
5 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 06
A tyre cords visible or damaged
4 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 07
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
3 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 10
A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction
2 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Karoq Sportline Tsi?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Karoq Sportline Tsi and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.