Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A?

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 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A?

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 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A?

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 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 327 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, 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 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A?

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 SE Drive TSI S A (2022)

327 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 327 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 327 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Skoda Kamiq is a reliable bet, with a first-time pass rate of 91.2% well above the UK average of 80%, and only 4.3% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure. The petrol TSI engine appears robust in this cohort, with minimal failure burden at 0.13 failures per vehicle on average.

At just under 19,000 miles median, these cars are still young and lightly used, which explains the strong pass rate; the 0.8 advisories per vehicle suggest some minor wear items emerging, typical for the age. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake components and lights, where most advisories tend to cluster in this age group.

The 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 327 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 327 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.3% 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,004 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 35.6%

714

Grey 27.7%

556

Black 16.2%

325

Silver 9.7%

194

White 8.7%

174

Orange 1%

Red 1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A 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.

18,688

typical

11,811

low mileage

27,532

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S A vehicles fall between 11,811 and 27,532 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,811 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.

✓ 11,811–27,532 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 37,168 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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