Petrol Skoda Scala: MOT pass rate
89.8% of petrol Skoda Scalas pass the MOT first time, measured across 6,864 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 29,001.
Petrol against the other Skoda Scala versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 89.8% | 6,864 |
| Diesel | 89% | 291 |
| All Skoda Scala | 89.8% | 7,155 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the Skoda Scala specifically, petrol is the strongest at 89.8%, and this petrol version sits 0 points above the 89.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol Skoda Scala had covered 29,001 miles at test, against 45,115 for the diesel. That is low mileage, which usually means light urban use. Short journeys are harder on batteries, brakes and exhausts than motorway miles, so do not assume low miles means low wear.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Skoda Scala page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Skoda Scala fuel types
- Diesel Skoda Scala - 89%