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

Based on MOT data from 601 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive TSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, 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 L Executive 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 L Executive TSI S A (2022)

601 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 601 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive 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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This 2022 Kamiq is a genuinely reliable performer: 94.2% of cars pass first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 3.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. The petrol TSI engine shows no obvious weak spots in this cohort.

At just under 19,000 miles median, these cars are lightly used for their age, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle and the modest 0.7 advisories on average. For a buyer, the practical takeaway is simple: check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection done anyway, but don't expect expensive surprises with this model.

The 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive TSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–26k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 601 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 601 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% 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 →
📄 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,623 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive TSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 35.6%

934

Grey 31.8%

835

Black 12%

316

White 8.7%

228

Silver 7%

184

Red 2.7%

Orange 2.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive 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.

18,920

typical

12,907

low mileage

26,307

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive TSI S A vehicles fall between 12,907 and 26,307 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,907 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.

✓ 12,907–26,307 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L Executive TSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 35,514 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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