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Skoda SCALA - 2022

101.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Skoda SCALA, model year 2022. Sample size: 1,568 cars, 1,846 tests and 1,864 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,568 cars

The 2022 Škoda Scala has an overall defect rate of 101 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly higher than the yearly average of 70 defects per 100 vehicles, indicating a 44% increase in issues compared to its peers. Notably, the Scala performs exceptionally well in categories such as Steering and Visibility, with defect rates considerably lower than the average. However, it faces challenges in the Brakes and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles categories, where defects are notably higher than average. Mileage-related trends suggest that as the vehicle accumulates mileage, defect rates tend to rise, particularly in the higher mileage segments. Overall, while the Scala excels in some areas, it shows a concerning trend in specific defect categories compared to the average car of its year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,568 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 125.6% worse
70.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 75.0% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Visibility
▲ 38.4% better
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.0% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A front or rear fog lamp: with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
  • An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Reflector defective or damaged: by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 38.3% worse
113.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 56.3% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
  • A main load-bearing structural member: fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced
  • A body panel or body component: damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
Equipment
▼ 84.6% worse
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
  • Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
  • Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • Audible warning:
Other
▲ 42.9% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
  • Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 400 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 449
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 402
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 257
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 247
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 32

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9