Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi
From 476 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.4% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Scala Monte Carlo Tsis tested had between 18,338 and 30,339 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,070 median miles, the Scala Monte Carlo Tsi has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 476 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Scala Monte Carlo Tsi is 25,070 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,338 and 30,339 miles.
Buying a used Scala Monte Carlo Tsi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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