2019 Skoda Scala · 3,872 MOT tests
2019 Skoda Scala reliability
2019 Skoda Scalas fail 12% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Scala years (3,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Scalas: 11.5%)
- 12%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Scalas: 11.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 29,277
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,872
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.2% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Scala
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Brakes4.2%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.9%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake effort excessively fluctuating 0.75%
Uneven braking through each wheel turn can make stopping unpredictable, so the brakes need inspecting and repair.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.72%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (11.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.19%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.22%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.81%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Skoda Scala reliable?
2019 Skoda Scalas fail 12% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Scala years (3,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Scala MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.2% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.32% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Skoda Scala have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Skoda Scala shows 29,277 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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