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SKODA KAROQ Common

As of 2026 Q1, 100,063 SKODA KAROQs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2017 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 9,517 (10.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

SKODA KAROQ car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
100,063
99,592 licensed471 SORN
▲ 9,517 (+10.5%) yr/yr
Peak: 100,063 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2017 Q4

Survivors over time

0 25k 50k 75k 100k 2017 Q42022 Q12026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 100,063 on the road.

Rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 100,063 on the road today
Petrol 84%Diesel 16%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the KAROQ

The Škoda Karoq is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) designed and built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto. Introduced in 2017, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform, and since replaced the Škoda Yeti. As of 2019, it slots between the smaller Kamiq and the larger Kodiaq in Škoda SUV lineup. The name Karoq is derived from the Aleutian language, spoken by the native inhabitants of the Alaskan island of Kodiak. It is a combination of the Aleutian words "kaa'raq" and "ruq", a car and an arrow, which are the elements of the Škoda logo. It is the second Škoda model to have...

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SKODA KAROQ — questions & answers

How many SKODA KAROQ are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 100,063 SKODA KAROQ were still registered in the UK — 99,592 licensed and on the road, plus 471 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the SKODA KAROQ rare?

The SKODA KAROQ is common, with 100,063 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the SKODA KAROQ increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of SKODA KAROQ on UK roads rose by 9,517 (10.5%).

What fuel do most SKODA KAROQ use?

Most SKODA KAROQ run on petrol — about 84% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the SKODA KAROQ peak?

The SKODA KAROQ peaked at 100,063 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.

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