2022 Skoda Scala — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,580 MOT tests, the 2022 Skoda Scala recorded a 91.0% pass rate. Small family cars of a similar age fail 7.9% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 52 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.4% versus 7.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 70 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 61 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 36 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 24 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 52 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 35 |
| 4 | Washers | 31 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 22 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.3% | 653 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 477 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.3% | 137 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 48 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,659 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 762 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 120 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 118 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 2,451 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Scala
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Skoda Scalas pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 2,580 2022 Skoda Scala MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Scala?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2022 Scala get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,580 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.