Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq?

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 2021 Skoda Kamiq?

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 2021 Skoda Kamiq?

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 2021 Skoda Kamiq reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2021 Skoda Kamiq has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Skoda Kamiq?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Skoda Kamiq are: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (19.2% of vehicles), Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (18.7% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq?

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 (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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Skoda Kamiq is a reliably built small SUV, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6% — well above the UK average of 80%. Only 6.3% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests few structural or safety concerns.

At a median mileage of 60,135 miles for vehicles now three years old, these Kamiqs are running fairly hard but showing it well: the average car picks up just 0.25 failures per test and 1.1 advisories, indicating minor wear rather than serious problems. If you're shopping for one, check the full service history and have any pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake wear, which typically account for the bulk of advisories on compact SUVs this age.

We have limited data for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 27k–65k

For context

These stats describe 111 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 111 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 19.2%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 16.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 7.6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	110	91%	0.25

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Skoda Kamiq 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.

60,135

typical

27,436

low mileage

64,739

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,436 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.

✓ 27,436–64,739 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Skoda Kamiqs sit.

⚠ Over 87,397 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

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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