2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Skoda Kamiq MOT pass rate and common faults

8,033 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,033 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    246 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  6. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
    62 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    52 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    56 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.5%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Skoda Kamiq?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2021 Skoda Kamiq cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,033 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 Skoda Kamiq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).