2021 Skoda Scala 1.0L Petrol · DA21 FLW

This car failed its most recent MOT just days before passing, and the fail sheet reveals a pattern of neglected maintenance. The rear brake discs have been noted as corroded or pitted at every single test since 2024, and by the 2026 fail, the nearside rear inner brake pad had worn down to less than 1.5mm—dangerously low. This shows the rear brakes have been allowed to deteriorate steadily rather than being serviced proactively. The condition trend is clearly worsening. The brake discs went from "starting to corrode" in 2024 to "heavily corroded/pitted" in 2026, and the rear tyres were flagged as "very perished/cracked" on the fail. The offside front tyre also has a cut that has persisted across two tests. These are all signs that the car has been driven infrequently or left standing for long periods, allowing rubber and brake components to degrade from age and lack of use rather than mileage. At roughly 3,300 miles per year, this is low mileage for a five-year-old car. That can be a positive for engine and transmission wear, but it often means the vehicle has sat idle for weeks or months at a time. Standing causes tyres to crack, brake discs to rust, and seals to dry out.