The SKODA SCALA (2019-24) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 TSI 115 GPF SS EU6 SE L 6SPD is a practical five-door family hatchback, sitting between smaller city cars and larger family models in the UK market. Its tidy footprint suits town driving, while the roomy cabin and boot make it useful day-to-day. mycarcheck.com’s checks show 521 look-ups covering 116 distinct VINs, a useful sample for this Scala version. The average private sale valuation is £13,200, with average recorded mileage of 26,000 miles and annual mileage around 7,000 miles. Cars had about 1.1 previous keepers on average, suggesting many have had limited ownership. Its 1.0-litre petrol engine and six-speed manual suit commuters, couples and small families, offering an easy-going drive and sensible running costs. Generous cabin and boot space make the Scala more practical than compact hatchbacks, while its value and quality make it a credible alternative to Golf, Focus and SEAT Leon.