2020 Skoda Kamiq — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,760 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Kamiq, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.5% | 302 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.7% | 184 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 137 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 55 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 40 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 26 |
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 | 235 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 129 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 107 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 77 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 61 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 32 |
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 | 23.3% | 1,577 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.8% | 1,405 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 489 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 165 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 123 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.7% | 117 |
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 | 3,889 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,632 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 230 | 11.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,474 | 8.6% |
| Diesel | 286 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 2,192 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 2,201 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 2,283 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kamiq
Before buying a 2020 Skoda Kamiq, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (4.5% 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 (2.7% 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 2020 Skoda Kamiqs pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 6,760 2020 Skoda Kamiq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Kamiq?
Brakes, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (2.7%).
Does the 2020 Kamiq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,760 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.