2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,106 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 92.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.5% in the 60-90k group versus 7.0% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,106

MOT tests analysed

7.8%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.4

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 — 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	4.7%	98
2	Lighting & signalling	3.1%	65
3	Tyres	2.3%	49
4	Visibility	0.9%	19
5	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	13
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.6%	12

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 — 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	66
2	Headlamp aim	53
3	Brake discs	47
4	Service brake performance	28
5	Washers	14
6	Tread depth	12

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	22.7%	478
2	Tyres	17.3%	364
3	Other defects	6.4%	135
4	Visibility	1.5%	32
5	Suspension	1.1%	24
6	Steering	0.9%	19

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 — 2021 Kamiq S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,482	7.0%
30-60k	582	9.4%
60-90k	40	12.5%

Failure rate by age

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

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Kamiq S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	59	6.8%
2024	1,038	8.4%
2025	1,004	7.3%

What to check before buying a 2021 Kamiq S-A

Before buying a 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.

Brakes (4.7% 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 (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Tyres (2.3% 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.

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 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-As pass their MOT?

92.2% of the 2,106 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Skoda Kamiq S-A?

Brakes, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).

Does the 2021 Kamiq S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,106 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.