Skoda Scala statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 21,674 +20.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 185 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 86.8% Cars of the same ages 87.3%
• Rank by number licensed No. 230 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2019
• Average annual mileage 8,172 miles a year

How many Skoda Scalas are left in Great Britain?

There were 21,674 Skoda Scalas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 185 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2019.

Skoda Scala MOT reliability

In 2025, 86.8% of Skoda Scala MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Skoda Scalas tested pass 87.3% of the time, so the Skoda Scala does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 88.0%.

Skoda Scala MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Skoda Scala fails its MOT, appearing on 36.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.6% of Skoda Scala tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Skoda Scala MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Skoda Scala failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 19.8% of 1,316 failed tests. 42.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Skoda Scala by year

4 years of the Skoda Scala, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2020 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.3% passed first time) and the 2019 cars worst (81.8%).

Skoda Scala engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 21,322 Skoda Scalas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 70.3% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 28.3% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 17.5% in 2019 to 28.3%. Diesels made up 5.1% of those licensed in 2019 and 1.3% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Skoda Scala fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Skoda Scala from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 49.1 to 55.7 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 130 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Scala”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Skoda Scala safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Skoda Scala, launched on 1 November 2019.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Skoda Scala. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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