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2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSIs, from 2,504 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

2,504MOT tests in 2025
89%pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
7,300typical miles a year
2.7×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSIs than on all cars registered in 2021.

  • Brake discs2.7× usual
    Skoda Kamiq SE TSI
    19.2% All 2021 cars
    7.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.9%, against 0.3% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Brake pads2× usual
    Skoda Kamiq SE TSI
    13.8% All 2021 cars
    6.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 1.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

  • Braking performance2.8× usual
    Skoda Kamiq SE TSI
    2.2% All 2021 cars
    0.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

By area

The share of 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSI MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    26% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    24% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    4% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

  • Suspension
    4% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    3% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20222,911Brakes 24%
20202,988Tyres 28%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2021 Skoda Kamiq SE TSIs registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score