Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI (2021)
2021 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI
CarHunch analysed 455 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI is significantly more reliable than average, with a 91.7% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Only 11.2% of these vehicles have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning levels, so safety shouldn't be a worry here.
At an average of 25,809 miles for a three-year-old car, these Kamiqs are running light, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.25 per vehicle. The 2.1 advisories per car suggest minor wear items like tired brake pads or filter changes are creeping in, but nothing unexpected—when you're shopping for one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm any advisory-level items have been addressed.
What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 451 | 91.6% | 0.26 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI vehicles fall between 17,547 and 32,033 miles.
MOT History Averages
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