Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2000
52.4% pass rate
from 725 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps (65% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.83% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.69% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.55% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.55% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Valves (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks
  • 11% fail on Visibility (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Steering (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.8% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Pump
      • 0.14% fail on Rams
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Electronic power steering (83 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts (76% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Joints (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas (71% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
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