2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Scala MOT pass rate and common faults

1,544 MOT tests in 2024. 87.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.2%
Failed or needed repairs12.8%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,544 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    47 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.6%
  2. Tyres4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Skoda Scala?

In 2024, 87.2% of 2019 Skoda Scala cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,544 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Scala?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Skoda Scala reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).