2023 Skoda Kamiq — MOT failures & pass rate
742 MOT tests on the 2023 Skoda Kamiq are in this dataset, and 93.8% of them passed. That is 1.4 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 4.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.1%) and tyres (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 brake discs — headlamp aim alone was recorded 22 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 14.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 23 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 13 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 22 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 5 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3 |
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 | 14.3% | 106 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.0% | 74 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 607 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 125 | 8.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 631 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Kamiq
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (1.8% 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.
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 2023 Skoda Kamiqs pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 742 2023 Skoda Kamiq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Skoda Kamiq?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2023 Kamiq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 8.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 742 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.