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

Based on MOT data from 490 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, 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 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 TSI S A (2022)

490 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 490 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L 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. 490 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S-A is significantly more reliable than average, with a 94.8% first-time pass rate well above the UK benchmark of 80%, and only 3.3% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. At just over 21,800 miles on average, this cohort is still relatively young and low-mileage, which naturally supports the strong pass performance.

The average car carries barely any failures (0.09 per vehicle) but does accumulate advisories (0.9 per vehicle), indicating minor wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering this model, have a full service history checked and budget for routine maintenance, but reliability isn't a red flag here.

The 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–27k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 490 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 490 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	488	95.6%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,178 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 33.5%

1,737

Grey 27.2%

1,408

Black 14.4%

746

White 9.4%

487

Silver 8.4%

437

Red 5.2%

267

Green 0.8%

Brown 0.6%

Orange 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L 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.

20,574

typical

13,654

low mileage

27,092

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S A vehicles fall between 13,654 and 27,092 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,654 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.

✓ 13,654–27,092 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 36,574 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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