Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2007
55.4% pass rate
from 11,797 tests in 2021
(4.7% worse than other 2007 cars)
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp levelling device (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.059% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.051% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0085% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0085% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Suspension (7.0% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (14% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs (14% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring (14% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (16% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0085% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.085% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Sub-frames (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Axles
      • 0.0085% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.068% fail on Cable
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.0085% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.10% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.034% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.34% fail on Air and vacuum systems (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Leaks (19 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Valves (33 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
      • 0.0085% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0085% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.017% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.034% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Belts
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Doors (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.059% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on Hose
      • 0.017% fail on System
      • 0.0085% fail on Tank
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Body (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Other body component
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers (64% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Bracket
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.025% fail on Chassis (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Chassis condition (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0085% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (11% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0085% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0085% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0085% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0085% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0085% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Steering (14% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0085% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.025% fail on Rams
    • 0.085% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0085% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on Condition
  • 0.0085% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0085% fail on Doors
      • 0.0085% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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