MOT failure data · 2025
Skoda Scala MOT problems
Across every Skoda Scala that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick, on 16.95% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 35.15%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Skoda Scala MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 16.95% |
| 2 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 10.41% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 7.03% |
| 4 | Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Steering | 6.7% |
| 5 | Brake discs significantly and obviously worn | Brakes | 6.27% |
| 6 | Condition has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 4.63% |
| 7 | Service brake performance excessively fluctuating | Brakes | 4.63% |
| 8 | Condition has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 4.36% |
| 9 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.92% |
| 10 | Brake discs in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | Brakes | 3.11% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Skoda Scala, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Skoda Scala buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Skoda Scala?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Skoda Scala MOT FAQs
What does a Skoda Scala most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Skoda Scala cars failing their 2025 MOT was "brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick", appearing on 16.95% of failure items.
Does this mean my Skoda Scala will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Skoda Scala that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Skoda Scala passed 88.92% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Skoda Scala's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Skoda Scala MOT pass rate · used Skoda Scala buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.