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Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2012
74.7% pass rate
from 15,064 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (27% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.060% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.066% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.100% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0066% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0066% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0066% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0066% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0066% fail on Switch
    • 0.0066% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes (8.9% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Cable
        • 0.066% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Linkage
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.79% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.086% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.033% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0066% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Servos
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0066% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0066% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.94% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0066% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.033% fail on Sub-frames (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0066% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0066% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on View to rear
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0066% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.033% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.046% fail on Fuel system (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on System
      • 0.0066% fail on Hose
      • 0.0066% fail on Pipe
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0066% fail on Panel
    • 0.040% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0066% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0066% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0066% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0066% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0066% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0066% fail on Bracket
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0066% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0066% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0066% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.060% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0066% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0066% fail on Other components
        • 0.0066% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0066% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.093% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.093% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.073% fail on Power steering
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
      • 0.033% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0066% fail on Rams
    • 0.060% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.040% fail on Steering play
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates (41% better than other 2012 cars)
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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