Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 645 vehicles, the 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI (2021)

645 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI

CarHunch analysed 645 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI is a notably reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 92.1%—comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 8.8% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer. The petrol engine achieves a 91.8% pass rate, showing consistent durability across the sample.

At 27,554 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these vehicles have been run fairly gently, which partly explains the strong MOT performance. The average car picks up just 0.24 failures and 2.1 advisories per test, suggesting maintenance is straightforward; when shopping for one, focus your inspection on any advisory history to catch small wear items before they become problems.

The 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–36k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 645 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 645 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	627	92.3%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,060 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 24.9%

762

Grey 24.8%

760

Black 20.5%

627

White 14.2%

434

Silver 8.1%

248

Red 5.1%

155

Orange 2.3%

Green 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,554

typical

20,550

low mileage

35,576

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI vehicles fall between 20,550 and 35,576 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,550 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,550–35,576 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSIs sit.

⚠ Over 48,027 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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