2019 Skoda Kamiq — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Skoda Kamiq passed 92.3% of its 3,007 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.2 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.9%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.4%) and tyres (3.1%) 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 73 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.8% once past 60-90k — 2.2× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.4% | 103 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 94 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 25 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.7% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 19 |
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 | 73 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 54 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 28 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 21 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
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 | 20.5% | 618 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.0% | 572 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 182 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 103 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.5% | 76 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 54 |
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 | 1,858 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,037 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,864 | 7.6% |
| Diesel | 143 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 713 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 751 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 756 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 786 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kamiq
On a 2019 Kamiq, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (3.4% 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 (3.1% 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 (2.0% 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 2019 Skoda Kamiqs pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 3,007 2019 Skoda Kamiq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Skoda Kamiq?
Brakes, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Kamiq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,007 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.