Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2014
81.8% pass rate
from 15,200 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.092% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0066% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0066% fail on Valves
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Valves
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0066% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.039% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.053% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.026% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Position lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on View to rear
      • 0.039% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (22% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0066% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0066% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition (38% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.066% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0066% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0066% fail on Undertray
  • 0.70% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Doors (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0066% fail on Seats
      • 0.0066% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0066% fail on Undertray
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0066% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Other components
        • 0.0066% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.046% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0066% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0066% fail on Operation
      • 0.0066% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0066% fail on Condition
  • 0.046% fail on Identification of the vehicle (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Registration plates (80% better than other 2014 cars)
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