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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Scala. Check any Scala by registration number below.

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93.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.8%

vs Skoda Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Scala — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Scala has an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, which is 2.8 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Scala is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Scala fails its MOT are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Scala for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Scala, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Scala performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 83 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%

2023

Based on 141 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

4.5%

2022

Based on 2,412 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2021

Based on 3,967 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 8,290 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2019

Based on 3,756 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

0

Based on 5,313 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Scala

The most common reasons a Skoda Scala fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.6%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.1%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%
4

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

0.7%
5

Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.

0.5%

Skoda Scala — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Scala MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Scala?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Scala is 93.9% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Scala?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Scala are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.6%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.1%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Scala reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, the Skoda Scala is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Scala?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Scala?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Scala: 44,936 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Scala to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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