Skoda Kamiq MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 9 model years and 53,640 tests, the Skoda Kamiq passes its MOT 91.8% of the time. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (7.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.8%) and tyres (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and brake discs — brake pads alone was recorded 1,468 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.8% in the 0-30k band and 18.4% in the 90-120k band, a 11.7-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.2% of the time against 8.4% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Kamiq model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,007 | 92.3% | 7.7% | Brakes |
| 2020 | 23,013 | 91.6% | 8.4% | Brakes |
| 2021 | 17,763 | 91.6% | 8.4% | Brakes |
| 2022 | 9,047 | 92.3% | 7.7% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 742 | 93.8% | 6.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2024 | 34 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Brakes |
| 2025 | 33 | 100.0% | 0.0% | - |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.8% | 2,044 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 1,742 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 1,158 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 475 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 242 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 221 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 105 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.2% | 98 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 1,468 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 978 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 915 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 609 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 348 |
| 6 | Washers | 285 |
| 7 | Wipers | 204 |
| 8 | Rear fog lamp | 193 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.9% | 11,768 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.0% | 10,190 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 3,366 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 968 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 965 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 576 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 35,001 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 17,150 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,369 | 12.9% |
| 90-120k | 103 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 52,626 | 8.2% |
| Diesel | 1,014 | 8.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 936 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 8,751 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 17,301 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 26,631 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a Skoda Kamiq
- Brakes (3.8% 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 (2.2% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Kamiq?
91.8% of the 53,640 Skoda Kamiq MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.2% fail rate, across model years 2017–2025.
What does the Skoda Kamiq most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 3.8% of tests, then tyres (3.3%).
How much does mileage affect Kamiq MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.4% for 90-120k, a 11.7-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Kamiq more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 8.2% of the time against 8.4% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 53,640 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.