Skoda Scala

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 12,478 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

12,478

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Skoda Scala

The Skoda Scala was MOT tested 12,478 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2019 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 4,210 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Skoda Scala has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 35,362 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 24,885 miles.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Scala performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Skoda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Skoda Scala?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Skoda brand average+4% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Skoda Scala by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	96%	117	24,885 mi
2022	92%	97	22,526 mi
2021	92%	4,210	24,471 mi
2020	91%	5,647	30,491 mi
2019	91%	2,407	35,362 mi

Questions about the Skoda Scala

Is the Skoda Scala reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2019 to 2023), the Skoda Scala averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 12,478 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Skoda Scala has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Skoda Scala has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 91%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.