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

Across 3,484 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Kamiq S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.0% in the 60-90k group versus 6.9% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,484

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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	4.3%	150
2	Tyres	2.6%	90
3	Lighting & signalling	2.0%	69
4	Visibility	1.1%	37
5	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	19
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	13

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 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	113
2	Brake discs	65
3	Headlamp aim	52
4	Service brake performance	30
5	Tread depth	25
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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	23.0%	802
2	Tyres	17.5%	609
3	Other defects	5.8%	203
4	Steering	2.2%	76
5	Suspension	1.9%	67
6	Visibility	1.4%	49

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 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,368	6.9%
30-60k	1,041	10.9%
60-90k	75	12.0%

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 S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	3,390	8.1%
Diesel	94	10.6%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Kamiq S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	1,166	7.4%
2024	1,141	8.8%
2025	1,162	8.5%

What to check before buying a 2020 Kamiq S-A

Before buying a 2020 Skoda Kamiq S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.

Brakes (4.3% 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.
Tyres (2.6% 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.
Lighting & signalling (2.0% 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 S-As pass their MOT?

91.8% of the 3,484 2020 Skoda Kamiq 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 S-A?

Brakes, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.6%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,484 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.