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Kamiq Se L Tsi: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 1,911 MOT tests, the Kamiq Se L Tsi returns 90.6% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Brake pads worn below 1.5 mm and an excessively worn brake disc round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 21,695, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
44 occurrences · 2.3% of tests
- 02
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
38 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 03
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
27 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 04
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
22 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 05
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
21 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 06
A tyre cords visible or damaged
15 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 07
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
11 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
8 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
A tyre seriously damaged
8 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 10
Wiper blade defective
5 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Kamiq SE L Tsi?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Kamiq SE L Tsi and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.