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Model reliability
Skoda Scala reliability
The Skoda Scala fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 10.5% of 4,893 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
Up to 5 years old
10.5% failed their MOT
From 4,893 MOT tests of Skoda Scalas this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 72% more oftenMechanical brake components3.1% vs 1.8%
Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance1.2% vs 0.5%
Advised 62% more oftenMechanical brake components19.6% vs 12.1%
Advised 48% more oftenTyre condition12.4% vs 8.4%Fix about £90
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Skoda Scala
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
An incorrect dataset was uploaded to the ocu unit
The functions e-call and Info/Service call may not work correctly due to a software fault.
Fix: The OCU control unit has to be replaced in the affected vehicles
Recalled models: SCALA · 99 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Skoda Scala before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.