Skoda Scala SE TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Skoda Scala SE TSI car check
Is the Skoda Scala SE TSI reliable? We analysed 175 real MOT tests across 258 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Scala SE TSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Scala SE TSI.
Skoda Scala SE TSI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Skoda Scala SE TSI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 999cc
- Power
- 115 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 113 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- 6ag
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Skoda Scala SE TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Scala SE TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Scala SE TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Scala SE TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Scala SE TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Scala SE TSI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Skoda Scala SE TSI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Scala SE TSI THIS CAR | 97.1% | 175 | 33,272 mi | — yrs |
| Skoda Fabia | 76% | 4,863,673 | 58,216 mi | 26 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia | 77.7% | 3,816,734 | 87,093 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Yeti | 84.4% | 844,079 | 52,202 mi | 17 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra Gs Line Turbo Auto | 92.4% | 330 | 22,526 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Scala SE TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Skoda Scala SE TSIShould you buy a used Skoda Scala SE TSI?
The Skoda Scala SE TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.1% across 175 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Skoda Scala SE TSI owner drives around 7,104 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.