2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Skoda Kamiq MOT pass rate and common faults

6,697 MOT tests in 2024. 89.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.6%
Failed or needed repairs10.4%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,697 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    233 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.0%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.8%
    70 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    46 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    40 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.8%
  2. Tyres3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Skoda Kamiq?

In 2024, 89.6% of 2020 Skoda Kamiq cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,697 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Skoda Kamiq?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; service brake performance: excessively fluctuating. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Skoda Kamiq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).