2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,961 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.3% in the 60-90k group versus 7.2% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,961

MOT tests analysed

8.8%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.4

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 — 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	4.2%	83
2	Tyres	3.8%	75
3	Lighting & signalling	1.9%	37
4	Visibility	0.9%	18
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.6%	12
6	Road wheels	0.2%	4

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 — 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	67
2	Headlamp aim	38
3	Brake discs	38
4	Service brake performance	21
5	Tread depth	17
6	Washers	11

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	23.6%	463
2	Tyres	18.8%	368
3	Other defects	5.7%	112
4	Visibility	2.1%	41
5	Suspension	1.0%	19
6	Steering	0.5%	10

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 — 2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,192	7.2%
30-60k	709	10.7%
60-90k	52	17.3%

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 — 2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	47	4.3%
2024	947	8.9%
2025	948	9.0%

What to check before buying a 2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A

Before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.

Brakes (4.2% 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 (3.8% 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 (1.9% 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 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-As pass their MOT?

91.2% of the 1,961 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A?

Brakes, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).

Does the 2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 17.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,961 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.