2022 Skoda Kamiq SE Drive TSI S-A 1.0L Petrol · CP22 CHX

Brake wear is the defining story of this Kamiq's short recorded history. In May 2025 the car failed its MOT with two major defects: a parking brake lever with excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment, and an offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn. Alongside those failures, the same test recorded advisories for front brake pads wearing thin on both sides and nearside rear pads wearing thin, meaning four of the car's braking friction surfaces were flagged simultaneously. A retest three days later passed, with the front pad advisories carried over and a new advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. The July 2026 test then passed with no defects recorded at all, which suggests the flagged items were addressed between tests, though the record itself only confirms outcomes, not the quality or scope of any remedial work. The overall trend is improving on paper, but the concentration of brake-related defects at roughly three years old is notable for a car of this age. The recorded mileage of 47,000 miles over about four years equates to roughly 11,750 miles per year, which is typical for a UK car of this age and consistent with regular mixed use rather than prolonged standing or unusually heavy accumulation. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with tests in May 2025 and July 2026 following the normal annual cycle. This usage pattern matters mechanically because the brake wear seen in 2025 cannot be attributed to an unusually high-mileage life; worn pads and a significantly worn rear disc at around 40,000 miles is on the earlier side of the expected wear window, and the worn-on-edge front tyre points to either alignment geometry or sustained cornering loads rather than simple age-related degradation. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection is the braking system. Confirm that the offside rear disc and the thin pads flagged in 2025 have been replaced with quality components, and check all four corners for even pad wear, disc lip depth, and any scoring or blueing that would indicate overheating. On the test drive, listen for grinding or squeal under braking, feel for pedal judder or pulsation through the pedal and steering wheel that would suggest disc run-out or uneven wear, and check that the car tracks straight under firm braking without pulling to one side, which can indicate a binding caliper or unevenly bedded pads. The parking brake defect also warrants attention: apply and release the electronic or manual handbrake several times, confirm it holds the car securely on an incline, and verify there is no excessive lever travel or warning light behaviour. The offside front tyre advisory for edge wear is worth following up even though the 2026 test was clean. Inspect both front tyres for matching tread depth across the full width, and look for feathering or shoulder wear that would suggest the tracking or camber is out of specification. On the drive, note any steering pull on a flat road, a steering wheel that sits off-centre, or vibration at motorway speeds, all of which would support a geometry check. Given the car's age, also request invoices for the 2025 brake work; the MOT record shows the defects were cleared, but documentation of parts fitted and any wheel alignment carried out would materially strengthen the buying case.