2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 6,180 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

6,180

MOT tests analysed

8.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.0%	248
2	Brakes	3.0%	183
3	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	99
4	Visibility	0.7%	45
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	26
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	24

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	119
2	Brake discs	92
3	Headlamp aim	81
4	Service brake performance	68
5	Washers	28
6	Wipers	23

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.3%	1,313
2	Brakes	20.4%	1,263
3	Other defects	5.7%	352
4	Suspension	1.7%	102
5	Visibility	1.6%	101
6	Steering	1.5%	90

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Kamiq L S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	4,216	6.7%
30-60k	1,801	11.3%
60-90k	146	9.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2020 Kamiq L S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	5,903	8.3%
Diesel	277	5.4%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Kamiq L S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	2,018	6.2%
2024	2,047	8.3%
2025	2,087	10.0%

What to check before buying a 2020 Kamiq L S-A

Before buying a 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.0% 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 (3.0% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

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 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-As pass their MOT?

91.8% of the 6,180 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Kamiq L S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).

Does the 2020 Kamiq L S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 6,180 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.