2020 Skoda Scala 1.0L Petrol · BV70 XFD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on August 12, 2025, at 32,696 miles. Maintenance trend is currently improving after a significant period of neglect in the previous year. While the 2024 test revealed multiple critical safety-related failures, the most recent inspection with no recorded advisories indicates that the previous owner addressed the urgent mechanical faults to bring the car back to an acceptable standard. At approximately six years old, the recorded 32,696 miles represent relatively low annual usage, averaging roughly 5,450 miles per year. This low mileage often suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it can contribute to issues seen in the record. Between August 2023 at 18,083 miles and August 2024 at 25,181 miles, the vehicle covered over 7,000 miles, yet this period saw the most significant mechanical decline, suggesting that maintenance was reactive rather than driven by high mileage. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking and suspension systems given the recurring nature of these faults. The 2024 failure flagged a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber alongside thin rear brake pads and an ABS warning lamp. Although the 2025 test passed without issue, a physical inspection must verify that the ABS fault has been rectified and that the replacement shock absorber does not show signs of renewed weeping. The history of pitting and scoring on brake discs across 2023 and 2024 suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, leading to corrosion on the metal components.