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Škoda Kamiq reliability

C · Average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 49,977 MOT tests of cars first registered 2020–2022.

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88.4%pass first time
+0.6 ptsvs typical car
Beats 59%of cars
49,977MOT tests

Verdict

The Škoda Kamiq passes its MOT first time on 88.4% of tests, 0.6 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (87.9%). That puts it ahead of 59% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2020 Kamiq does best (beats 59% of cars) and the 2021 worst (beats 58%).

Better than average on tyres, visibility.

Watch these weak spots

Brakes2.4×as often as a typical car
Brake pads2.3×as often as a typical car
Brake discs5.1×as often as a typical car
Brake performance5.0×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

82%84%86%88%90%92%345689%89%88%84%
Škoda KamiqTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2020
Beats 59%
2021
Beats 58%
2022
Beats 57%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol2020–202237,32688.3%Beats 56%C
1.5 Petrol2020–202112,65188.9%Beats 65%B

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 0.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 2.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 2.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.2 ptsTyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.1 ptsBrakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−2.5 ptsSuspension: 0.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.6 ptsExhaust: 0.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.1 ptsSuspension: 0.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 2.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 2.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.2 ptsTyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.1 ptsBrakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−2.5 ptsSuspension: 0.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.6 ptsExhaust: 0.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.1 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Brakes: 4.3% of tests fail on brakes, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Brakes
4.3% vs 1.8%
Tyres
3.7% vs 4.8%
Lights & electrics
2.3% vs 2.5%
Visibility
1.0% vs 2.9%
Steering
0.7% vs 0.2%
Emissions & leaks
0.5% vs 0.6%
Seat belts & airbags
0.5% vs 0.3%
Suspension
0.3% vs 0.9%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.2%
Body & structure
0.1% vs 0.3%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Brake pads 2.3× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Brake discs 5.1× typical
    Look through the wheel spokes for scored discs or a heavy rust lip on the edge.
  • Brake performance 5.0× typical
    On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal.
  • Track rod ends 5.2× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

75%80%85%90%95%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k94%92%89%86%85%83%84%
Škoda KamiqTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking3.0%3.4%0.9×
Brake pads2.5%1.1%2.3×
Brake discs1.6%0.3%5.1×
Headlight aim1.4%1.4%1.1×
Brake performance1.0%0.2%5.0×
Tyre tread depth0.6%1.3%0.5×
Track rod ends0.6%0.1%5.2×
Windscreen washers0.6%0.9%0.7×
Rear fog light0.4%0.2%2.5×
Engine warning light0.4%0.4%0.9×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm23.8
A tyre seriously damaged22.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements14.4
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn10.7
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.9.7
A tyre cords visible or damaged6.5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.5
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc6.2
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2022 Škoda Kamiq1 engine89.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol5,61589.2%Beats 57%C
2021 Škoda Kamiq2 engines88.4% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol15,64988.0%Beats 52%C
1.5 Petrol4,37790.0%Beats 76%B
2020 Škoda Kamiq2 engines88.3% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol16,06288.2%Beats 59%C
1.5 Petrol8,27488.3%Beats 60%B

FAQ

What is the Škoda Kamiq MOT pass rate?

88.4% of MOT tests on the Škoda Kamiq were passed first time, based on 49,977 tests between 2022 and 2026 of cars first registered 2020–2022. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 87.9% of the time.

Is the Škoda Kamiq reliable?

On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 59% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Škoda Kamiq year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2020 Kamiq does best for its age and mileage: it beats 59% of cars on UK roads. The 2021 does worst: it beats 58%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Škoda Kamiq?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, brake pads, brake discs. Compared with similar cars, brake pads comes up 2.3× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.