SKODA SCALA MOT pass rate
90.6% of 11,687 SKODA SCALA MOT tests pass.
The SCALA passes its MOT 90.6% of the time — well above the average across all SKODA models, which sits at 81.5%.
The SKODA SCALA passes its MOT 90.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.3% at 0–3 years to 90.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.3% | 3,356 | 23,351 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.0% | 8,331 | 31,371 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA SCALA
The most common reason the SKODA SCALA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 49.2% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 49.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.6% | Too low |
| Visibility | 7.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 1.4% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Steering | 1.2% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Related SKODA models
- SKODA FABIA — 76.2% pass rate
- SKODA OCTAVIA — 80.7% pass rate
- SKODA YETI — 81.1% pass rate
- SKODA SUPERB — 82.5% pass rate
- SKODA KAROQ — 92.2% pass rate
- SKODA CITIGO — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA SCALA?
- 90.6% of SKODA SCALA MOT tests pass, based on 11,687 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA SCALA?
- The most common reason the SKODA SCALA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the SKODA SCALA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SKODA service history guide for how to check and keep one.