Skoda Scala MOT failures and reliability
In 2023 the Skoda Scala took 5,061 MOT tests in Britain and passed 89% of them first time, above the national average of 71% for all cars. The figures below come from the DVSA's record of every test, so they show what testers actually found on these cars rather than what owners report.
- MOT tests in 2023
- 5,061
- First-time pass rate
- 89%
- All cars
- 71%
What the Scala fails on
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against the figure for all cars.
- Tyres4.0% (all cars 6.4%)
- Brakes4.0% (all cars 6.8%)
- Lights and electrics1.7% (all cars 11.3%)
- Visibility1.0% (all cars 4.8%)
- Exhaust and emissions0.7% (all cars 3.1%)
- Seat belts and airbags0.5% (all cars 1.0%)
- Suspension0.2% (all cars 9.0%)
- Number plates and VIN0.1% (all cars 0.4%)
Most common failure items
Share of tests on which each item was recorded.
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick 2.1%
- Tyres, condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.3%
- Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating 1.1%
- Tyres, condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 0.9%
- Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn 0.8%
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7%
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction 0.6%
- Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 0.5%
Most common advisories
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 13.6%
- Tyres, condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11.0%
- Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 9.7%
- Brake pads: wearing thin 9.3%
- Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3.0%
- Tyres, condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.4%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively 1.3%
- Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre 1.3%
Pass rate by year of registration
Older cars fail more often whatever the model, so compare a car with others of the same age.
| First registered | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,573 | 88% |
| 2020 | 3,332 | 90% |
Typical mileage by age
Average odometer reading at the MOT, by the car's age in years at the test.
| Age at test | Average mileage |
|---|---|
| 3 years | 22,567 miles |
| 4 years | 27,085 miles |
Check a particular Scala
Model figures tell you what to look out for. To see one car's own MOT history, mileage and tax, enter its registration.
Other Skoda models
- Skoda Fabia
- Skoda Octavia
- Skoda Yeti
- Skoda Superb
- Skoda Citigo
- Skoda Karoq
- Skoda Kodiaq
- Skoda Rapid
- Skoda Roomster
- Skoda Felicia
Source: Department for Transport, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023, cars and light vans, normal tests only. Pass rates are first-time passes; a pass after repair at the test station counts as a fail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.