2020 Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI S-A 1.0L Petrol · FL20 LHX

The vehicle holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the most recent test on 21 May 2026 at 50,606 miles, it failed just days prior with multiple significant safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to recurring failures in lighting and suspension suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced to do so by the MOT testing centre. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. The car covered 13,102 miles between the May 2024 and May 2025 tests, and another 12,715 miles in the following year. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the wear seen on consumable components like brakes and tyres. However, the lack of defects in 2024 contrasts sharply with the subsequent years, pointing to a decline in routine maintenance or pre-MOT inspections. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the tyres, as the record shows a persistent history of cuts, perishing, and structural bulges across multiple axles. The 2026 failure specifically noted a nearside rear tyre reaching the cords, which suggests poor quality selection or damage from curbs. Furthermore, the tester flagged both front lower suspension arm rear bushes as starting to unbond. While these passed as advisories, these rubber components are now beginning to fail and will soon affect steering precision and cause uneven tyre wear. The lighting system also requires verification following the May 2026 failure for both main beam operation and a faulty headlamp levelling device. Although these were rectified to achieve the pass, the buyer should ensure the bulbs and adjustment motors are fully functional. Given the previous failure for thin brake pads and pitted discs in 2025, a physical check of the braking system is essential to ensure the components were replaced with quality parts.