Skoda Kamiq S Tsi
From 981 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, brake disc or drum excessively weakened and insecure or fractured. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 30 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 20 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 62.8% of Kamiq S Tsi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £141.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2020 | 88.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kamiq S Tsis tested had between 18,352 and 30,784 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,215 median miles, the Kamiq S Tsi has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Kamiq S Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Kamiq S Tsi has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 981 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Kamiq S Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Kamiq S Tsi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Kamiq S Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Kamiq S Tsi is 23,215 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,352 and 30,784 miles.
Buying a used Kamiq S Tsi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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