Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A (2021)

955 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 955 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Skoda Kamiq is a strong performer: 91.8% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 7% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a low figure that suggests no systemic safety concerns. The petrol engine variant (which accounts for 927 of the 955 cars tested) maintains that 91.5% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a reliability differentiator here.

At 22,370 miles median for a three-year-old car, these Kamiqs are being run relatively gently, which partly explains the clean bill of health. When failures do happen, they're minor: just 0.23 failures per vehicle on average, though advisories are slightly more common at 1.8 per car, typically pointing to wear items rather than structural problems. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm service history—these cars are proving durable, but consistent maintenance is what keeps them that way.

Generally reliable 11.8% above UK average
91.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,370
typical mileage
15,108–30,969 middle half
7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.23
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A

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 (97%) 927 91.5% 0.24
Other (3%) 28 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A 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.

15,108
low mileage
22,370
typical
30,969
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A vehicles fall between 15,108 and 30,969 miles.

2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 930 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

55 930 2023 2025

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

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.23
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Skoda Kamiq SE TSI S A:

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