2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 422 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

422

MOT tests analysed

10.2%

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 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	5.2%	22
2	Tyres	3.3%	14
3	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	9
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.9%	4
5	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	2
6	Visibility	0.5%	2

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 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	15
2	Brake discs	13
3	Service brake performance	8
4	Headlamp aim	7
5	Rbt (sp)	3
6	Tread depth	2

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	21.6%	91
2	Tyres	18.0%	76
3	Other defects	2.8%	12
4	Suspension	2.8%	12
5	Visibility	1.4%	6
6	Steering	0.9%	4

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 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	223	10.3%
30-60k	184	10.3%

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 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	137	10.9%
2024	138	8.7%
2025	145	11.0%

What to check before buying a 2020 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A

Before buying a 2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.

Brakes (5.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Tyres (3.3% 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.
Lighting & signalling (2.1% 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 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-As pass their MOT?

89.8% of the 422 2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A?

Brakes, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).

Does the 2020 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 422 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.