2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Kamiq MOT pass rate and common faults

663 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 663 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    30 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes7.2%
  2. Tyres3.8%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Skoda Kamiq?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2019 Skoda Kamiq cars passed their MOT first time, across 663 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Kamiq?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Skoda Kamiq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).