2020 Skoda Kamiq — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Skoda Kamiq passed 91.6% of its 23,013 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.0%, so the 2020 Kamiq sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.9%) 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, brake discs and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 661 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.4% versus 6.9%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 7.9% of the time against 8.5% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.6% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.9% | 888 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 752 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 436 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 177 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 119 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 83 |
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 | 661 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 418 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 352 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 255 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 162 |
| 6 | Wipers | 100 |
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 | 22.1% | 5,097 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.3% | 4,677 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 1,446 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 494 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 392 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.6% | 364 |
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 | 14,328 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 7,957 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 670 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 45 | 24.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 22,211 | 8.5% |
| Diesel | 802 | 7.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 182 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 7,566 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 7,534 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 7,731 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kamiq
On a 2020 Kamiq, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (3.9% 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 (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 2020 Skoda Kamiqs pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 23,013 2020 Skoda Kamiq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Kamiq?
Brakes, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Kamiq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 24.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 23,013 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.