Skoda Kamiq (2021)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Skoda Kamiq

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 10.6% above UK average
90.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
60,135
typical mileage
27,436–64,739 middle half
6.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.25
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq

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%) 110 91% 0.25
Other (1%) 1 50% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Skoda Kamiq 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.

27,436
low mileage
60,135
typical
64,739
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Skoda Kamiq vehicles fall between 27,436 and 64,739 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.25
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Skoda Kamiq

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 19.2%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 18.7%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 18%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 16.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 16%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 14.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 13.9%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 13%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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