Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2011
70.8% pass rate
from 13,413 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.097% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Semaphore (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Arm (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.030% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.089% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs (24% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
        • 0.0075% fail on Linkage
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.022% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Servos
      • 0.0075% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (11% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (22% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.95% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.089% fail on View to rear
      • 0.089% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.96% fail on Joints (20% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0075% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.075% fail on System (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Tank
      • 0.0075% fail on Hose
      • 0.0075% fail on Pipe
    • 0.089% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
      • 0.045% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.052% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0075% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0075% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0075% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0075% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0075% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0075% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.097% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0075% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 0.95% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
        • 0.0075% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0075% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.097% fail on Power steering
      • 0.052% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
      • 0.0075% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0075% fail on Rams
    • 0.067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.052% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0075% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.052% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.0075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0075% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Skoda Fabia (2007 - 2015)
    Decently built and good value. Cheap to run. Greenline models are very economical with low CO2 emissions.
  • Skoda Fabia vRS (2010 - 2013)
    Great performance from buzzy 1.4 TSI engine. Very precise in corners. Firm but forgiving ride. Nicely weighted steering. Impressively economical.

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