2020 Skoda Scala 1.0L Petrol · GL20 RHX

The 2020 Skoda Scala presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 28 July 2025, when it passed cleanly at 42,586 miles with zero defects. That unblemished result marks a clear resolution of the braking issues that surfaced during the previous test cycle. The trajectory from flagged wear to a fully clear pass suggests the previous owner addressed the faults promptly rather than neglecting them. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of regular use. The car covered 8,067 miles between the July 2023 test at 25,459 miles and the July 2024 test at 34,516 miles, then added 8,070 miles by the July 2025 test at 42,586 miles. That steady annual rate of roughly 8,000 miles aligns well with typical ownership patterns and indicates the vehicle was driven regularly rather than left standing for extended periods, which reduces the risk of deterioration from long-term inactivity. The July 2024 failure is the most revealing entry in the record. On that date, both rear brake discs were seriously weakened and both front service brakes were excessively fluctuating. The tester also flagged the same rear disc condition as an advisory just twelve months earlier in July 2023, when rear brake fluctuation was noted but not yet excessive. This pattern points to a progressive deterioration in the braking system through 2023 and into 2024, likely driven by the increased mileage in that period. The subsequent clean pass in 2025 confirms the discs and calipers were replaced or overhauled, but a prospective buyer should still inspect the condition of the current brake discs, pads, and calipers for any uneven wear or binding, particularly at the rear. Beyond the brakes, the absence of any suspension, structural, or corrosion advisories across all four tests is a positive sign for a six-year-old car. Even so, a physical inspection should cover the underside for surface corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, the condition of front suspension bushes and drop links, and the integrity of the exhaust system. The clean recent record is encouraging, but hands-on verification of these components remains essential before purchase.