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

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 TSI?

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 TSI?

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 TSI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,768 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI 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 TSI?

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 TSI (2022)

1,768 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI

CarHunch analysed 1,768 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate compared to 80% across all vehicles—and only 3.2% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This petrol-only model shows consistent results, with nearly identical pass rates across the 1,768 vehicles tested in this cohort.

At just under 23,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, yet they're already showing maturity: the average vehicle has fewer than 0.1 failures per test and only 0.9 advisories, suggesting few mechanical surprises are lurking. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile, but this cohort tells you the Kamiq has proven itself a solid, low-drama buy in its first few years.

The 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI 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

23k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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✅ 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 1,768 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 1,768 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.
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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%)	1,766	95.2%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,524 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 40.7%

3,873

Grey 20.5%

1,951

Black 13.6%

1,295

White 13%

1,234

Silver 9.4%

896

Red 2.1%

198

Green 0.4%

Orange 0.3%

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI 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.

22,764

typical

17,082

low mileage

29,956

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI vehicles fall between 17,082 and 29,956 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,082 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.

✓ 17,082–29,956 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Kamiq SE TSIs sit.

⚠ Over 40,440 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

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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