2022 Skoda Kamiq — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,047 MOT tests, the 2022 Skoda Kamiq recorded a 92.3% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 6.6% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.3%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 217 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.3% in the 0-30k band and 22.9% in the 60-90k band, a 16.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 300 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 271 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 255 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 90 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 58 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 24 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 217 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 192 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 90 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 84 |
| 5 | Washers | 67 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 56 |
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 | 20.0% | 1,811 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.2% | 1,559 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 561 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 182 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 94 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 30 |
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 | 6,802 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,114 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 118 | 22.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 278 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 8,732 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kamiq
On a 2022 Kamiq, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Brakes (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% 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 2022 Skoda Kamiqs pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 9,047 2022 Skoda Kamiq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Kamiq?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2022 Kamiq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,047 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.