2022 Skoda Kamiq Drive — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 856 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Skoda Kamiq Drive, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.6% in the 60-90k group versus 5.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 29 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 26 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 5 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 9 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.6% | 176 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.9% | 153 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 51 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 15 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 608 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 213 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kamiq Drive
Before buying a 2022 Skoda Kamiq Drive, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Skoda Kamiq Drives pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 856 2022 Skoda Kamiq Drive MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Kamiq Drive?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2022 Kamiq Drive get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 22.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 856 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.