Skoda Scala MOT Check
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
2023
Based on 141 vehicles
3.6%
4.5%
2022
Based on 2,412 vehicles
2.2%
7.8%
45k mi
2021
Based on 3,967 vehicles
3.1%
8.6%
39k mi
2020
Based on 8,290 vehicles
3.7%
10.2%
37k mi
58k mi
2019
Based on 3,756 vehicles
3.5%
9.3%
42k mi
56k mi
0
Based on 5,313 vehicles
24k mi
Top MOT Failures — Skoda Scala
The most common reasons a Skoda Scala fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
A tyre seriously damaged
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
Other Skoda Models
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Skoda Scala — Frequently Asked Questions
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