Skoda Fabia MOT Results
Registered in 200151.0% pass rate
from 2,871 tests in 2021
(10.0% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Suspension
(28% worse than other 2001 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(58% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Ball joint
- 0.87% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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6.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(57% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (99% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (63% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.070% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2001 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Springs
(91% worse than other 2001 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Coil springs
(98% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Mounting
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6.5% fail on
Coil springs
(98% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (95% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.070% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.14% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.14% fail on
Sub-frames
(79% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.035% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
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8.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(58% worse than other 2001 cars)
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(15% worse than other 2001 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Headlamps
(82% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Headlamp (94% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.035% fail on Dipswitch
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(54% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(54% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(54% worse than other 2001 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
(33% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.35% fail on Horn
- 0.10% fail on Battery(ies) (73% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(77% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(77% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Switch
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(77% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.17% fail on Position lamp
- 0.035% fail on All position lamps
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8.2% fail on
Headlamps
(82% worse than other 2001 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
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9.7% fail on
Brake performance
(22% worse than other 2001 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(30% worse than other 2001 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Rbt
(33% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.035% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.1% fail on
Rbt
(33% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(64% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
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0.035% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% worse than other 2001 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.035% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.035% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.035% fail on Brake linings
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0.87% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.80% fail on Brake discs
- 0.070% fail on Brake drums
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0.24% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.10% fail on Lever
- 0.070% fail on Cable
- 0.035% fail on Rod
- 0.035% fail on Linkage
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake control
(2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(150% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Pedal
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0.91% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(48% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.63% fail on Load sensing valves (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.56% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(160% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.31% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.10% fail on Valves
- 0.035% fail on Servos
- 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
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0.14% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.070% fail on Servos
- 0.035% fail on Leaks
- 0.035% fail on Valves
- 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.035% fail on Other components
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9.7% fail on
Brake performance
(22% worse than other 2001 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Visibility
(21% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Washers
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0.28% fail on
View to rear
- 0.28% fail on Mirrors
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0.21% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.21% fail on Windscreen
- 0.10% fail on Bonnet
- 0.035% fail on Driver's view
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8.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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5.4% fail on
Transmission
(62% worse than other 2001 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(66% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Joints (64% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.17% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.17% fail on Joints
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5.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(66% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Doors
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0.24% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.24% fail on Door condition
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0.24% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.24% fail on Door condition
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0.070% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.070% fail on Door condition
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0.24% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.42% fail on
Seats
- 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.31% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.070% fail on Pipe
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0.31% fail on
Body
- 0.17% fail on Panel
- 0.14% fail on Other body component
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0.24% fail on
Chassis
(72% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Chassis condition (72% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(87% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (87% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Bumpers
- 0.070% fail on Undertray
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0.035% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.035% fail on Bracket
- 0.035% fail on Floor
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5.4% fail on
Transmission
(62% worse than other 2001 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Tyres
(42% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Size/type
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6.6% fail on
Steering
(76% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Steering linkage components
(60% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Track rod end (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Drag link end
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint
- 0.035% fail on Locking devices
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1.3% fail on
Power steering
(2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Pipes and hoses
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1.1% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack
- 0.56% fail on Electronic power steering (18 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Steering wheel
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0.070% fail on
Steering play
- 0.070% fail on Steering rack
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3.9% fail on
Steering linkage components
(60% worse than other 2001 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(22% better than other 2001 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(27% better than other 2001 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Spark ignition
(28% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested (61% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.49% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.070% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.035% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
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4.6% fail on
Spark ignition
(28% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.070% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.070% fail on Other leaks
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0.14% fail on
Noise suppression
(5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Sound deadening material
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(27% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(60% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
(53% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
(53% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.94% fail on Registration plates
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0.31% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.10% fail on Condition
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Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007)
Practical, well-built hatch, reasonably enjoyable and easy to drive. Owners love them. Good value.