Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2017
86.1% pass rate
from 18,249 tests in 2021
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Washers
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0055% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0055% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.85% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.049% fail on Horn
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.055% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.038% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0055% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.027% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.0055% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0055% fail on Cable
    • 0.58% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.093% fail on Hand lever (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pedal
    • 0.016% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0055% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Valves
    • 0.011% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0055% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0055% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0055% fail on Servos
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.016% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.59% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (74% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0055% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0055% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0055% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.016% fail on Compression ignition (92% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.033% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0055% fail on Seats
      • 0.0055% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0055% fail on Undertray
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.077% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.088% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Registration plates (57% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.033% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0055% fail on Steering shaft
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