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How reliable is the Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
91.7% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 3,847 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.7%.

First-time inspection pass rate91.7%
Dangerous defect rate
2.4%
Retest rate
8.5%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
34,550 km
Age 5
53,325 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 35 vehicles
Bottom 10%
1,940 km
Low 25%
3,237 km
Median
8,090 km
High 25%
12,095 km
Top 10%
17,289 km
Most common inspection failures
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm1.4%
A tyre seriously damaged1.2%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements1%
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.6%
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.0.4%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.1%)
Rear Nearside(1.1%)
Rear Offside(0.9%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi reliability by year

How the Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
092.3%21,695 km
201991%52,553 km
202091.7%53,325 km
202192.2%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi as a model. The reliability of any individual Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi?

The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.4% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.2% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1% of inspections); Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn (0.6% of inspections); Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. (0.4% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi?

For a typical Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 34,550 km at 3 years, 53,325 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Skoda Kamiq Se L Tsi before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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