2020 Skoda Scala · 5,614 MOT tests
2020 Skoda Scala reliability
2020 Skoda Scalas fail 11% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Scala years (5,614 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Scalas: 11.5%)
- 11%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Scalas: 11.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,634
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,614
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.3% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Scala
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes4.3%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.91%
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 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.8%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.59%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake effort excessively fluctuating 0.59%
Uneven braking through each wheel turn can make stopping unpredictable, so the brakes need inspecting and repair.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.55%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (9.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.91%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Skoda Scala reliable?
2020 Skoda Scalas fail 11% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Scala years (5,614 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Scala MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.91% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.12% of tests), brake discs significantly worn (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Skoda Scala have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Skoda Scala shows 27,634 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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