2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Skoda Scala MOT pass rate and common faults

3,257 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,257 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    159 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    24 marked dangerous
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.4%
  2. Tyres5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

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 structure13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 Skoda Scala?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2020 Skoda Scala cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,257 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Skoda Scala reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).