Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Skoda Kamiq S 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 2020 Skoda Kamiq S 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 2020 Skoda Kamiq S 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.

How many 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles, the 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, 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 2020 Skoda Kamiq S 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 S TSI (2020)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI passes its first MOT 89.9% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid reliability indicator—though the 21.2% of vehicles that have experienced a dangerous defect is worth taking seriously, so a pre-purchase inspection is advisable. At a median mileage of just under 30,000 km, these cars are relatively lightly used for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.4 per vehicle suggests the TSI engine and transmission are proving dependable so far.

The 3.1 advisories per vehicle point to minor wear items accumulating rather than structural problems, which is normal for a four-year-old compact SUV. Before buying one, have a mechanic specifically check the cooling system and electrics, as these tend to be the weak spots on early TSI Kamiqs once mileage climbs past 40,000 km.

We have limited data for the 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

21.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.4

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 23k–40k

For context

These stats describe 165 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 165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	156	90.3%	0.42

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Skoda Kamiq S 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.

29,549

typical

22,822

low mileage

40,352

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI vehicles fall between 22,822 and 40,352 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,822 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.

✓ 22,822–40,352 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSIs sit.

⚠ Over 54,475 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Skoda Kamiq S TSIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 151 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.4

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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