2019 Skoda Scala MOT pass rate: 87.6% (4,634 tests)
Is the 2019 Scala getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.8% +0.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 89.4% +1.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 83.8% -3.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 Scala
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 347 | 37.4% |
| 2 | Tyres | 268 | 28.9% |
| 3 | Steering | 112 | 12.1% |
| 4 | Visibility | 55 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 43 | 4.6% |
All Scala years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 4,634 | 87.6% | -0.7 pts | 32,392 |
| 2020 | 9,303 | 89.9% | -0.0 pts | 27,081 |
| 2021 | 4,279 | 90.5% | +0.1 pts | 26,593 |
| 2022 | 1,548 | 91.0% | -0.3 pts | 23,550 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Skoda Scala reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 87.6% of their MOT tests (4,634 tests, 2023–2025), -0.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 32,392 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Scala?
The median tested example shows 32,392 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.