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Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2004
50.3% pass rate
from 7,441 tests in 2021
(8.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Headlamps (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Headlamp (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
      • 0.067% fail on Battery(ies) (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (17% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (16% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (16% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.040% fail on Axles (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Axle
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Brakes (9.9% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.094% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.067% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Cable
        • 0.054% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Rod
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.66% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.067% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.054% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Joints (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.054% fail on Pipe
      • 0.040% fail on System
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.081% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.054% fail on Floor
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Other tailgate component
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on Bonnet (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.067% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Sound deadening material (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Steering linkage components (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Track rod end (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
        • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.74% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.054% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.027% fail on Rams
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.094% fail on Condition
  • 0.027% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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