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Skoda Scala reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·11,390 DVSA tests·2024
Across 11,390 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Skoda Scala cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 60% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,082 tests · fleet 89%
90%
4 to 7 years
7,308 tests · fleet 85%
89%
Where the Scala fails
Suspension100
Brakes97
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on brakes. Holds up better on identification, suspension, body & structure.
Share of 4 to 7 years Skoda Scala MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Skoda Scala reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Skoda Scala is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Skoda Scala?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Skoda Scala in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Skoda Scala MOT?
For Skoda Scala cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (3% of tests vs 2% fleet).
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