Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Kamiq SE TDI reliable? We analysed 400 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Kamiq SE TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Kamiq SE TDI.
Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Kamiq SE TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Kamiq SE TDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Kamiq SE TDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Kamiq SE TDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Kamiq SE TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Kamiq SE TDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Kamiq SE TDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 312 | 88.5% | 26,114 | 37,441 | 47,980 |
| 2019 | 57 | 91.2% | 19,420 | 26,898 | 38,494 |
How Long Does a Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Last?
Based on 109 Skoda Kamiq SE TDI vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Kamiq SE TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Kamiq SE TDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.2% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
88.5% MOT pass rate from 312 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Kamiq SE TDI is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 57 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Skoda Kamiq SE TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Kamiq SE TDI THIS CAR | 88.8% | 400 | 36,547 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Sachs 49ER | 79.7% | 434 | 4,397 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Kamiq SE TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Kamiq SE TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 400 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Skoda Kamiq SE TDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Skoda Kamiq SE TDI owner drives around 8,678 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.