Skoda Fabia MOT Results
Registered in 200149.8% pass rate
from 7,641 tests in 2017
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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27% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(5.1% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2001 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
(75% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Headlamp (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.013% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.013% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.013% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.013% fail on Matched pair
- 0.013% fail on Switch
- 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (14% worse than other 2001 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 6.0% fail on Front lamps (15% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Rear lamps (50% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.039% fail on All position lamps
- 0.013% fail on Switch
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3.5% fail on
Direction indicators
(21% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Individual lamps (64% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (56% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Fog lamp (57% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Tell tale
- 0.026% fail on Switch
- 0.48% fail on Horn
- 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (91% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Battery (69% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.052% fail on
Hazard warning
(82% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Lamp
- 0.013% fail on Switch
- 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
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25% fail on
Suspension
(14% worse than other 2001 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (41% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Coil springs
(75% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Location
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6.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(19% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (15% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Linkage condition (68% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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6.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(45% worse than other 2001 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(45% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Constant velocity joints (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Couplings
- 0.013% fail on Drive shafts
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0.079% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.079% fail on Drive shafts
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6.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(45% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Shock absorbers
(100% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Wheel bearings
(62% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Rear
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.22% fail on
Macpherson strut
(59% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Prescribed areas
(97% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Component mounting (97% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Spring mounting
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0.10% fail on
Sub-frames
(77% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Attachment
- 0.039% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.092% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.092% fail on Condition
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0.092% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(62% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.039% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.026% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.026% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.013% fail on General condition
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0.013% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.013% fail on Suspension unit
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0.013% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.013% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.013% fail on
Axles
- 0.013% fail on Axle beam
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6.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% worse than other 2001 cars)
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16% fail on
Brakes
(8.1% better than other 2001 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
- 5.3% fail on Rear wheels (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.7% fail on Front wheels (20% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.60% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.013% fail on Brake operation
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3.8% fail on
Parking brake
(2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(48% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Components
(49% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Hoses (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Valves
- 0.25% fail on Reservoirs (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Pipes (95% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Cylinders (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Leaks
- 0.065% fail on Operation
- 0.026% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (80% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Components
(49% better than other 2001 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
(25% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Brake discs
- 0.13% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.079% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.039% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.026% fail on Brake linings
- 0.79% fail on ABS (44% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Components
(3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Pipes
- 0.039% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Operation
- 0.013% fail on Leaks
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0.20% fail on
Components
(3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.21% fail on Restricted movement
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0.092% fail on
Mechanical components
(65% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Cable (71% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Lever
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0.052% fail on
Service brake control components
(81% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.052% fail on
Pedal
(80% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Anti-slip
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0.052% fail on
Pedal
(80% better than other 2001 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
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10% fail on
Tyres
(16% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Condition
- 0.37% fail on Size/type
- 0.092% fail on Valve stem
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10% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.9% fail on Wipers
- 4.0% fail on Washers
- 0.69% fail on Windscreen
- 0.43% fail on Mirrors
- 0.052% fail on Bonnet
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6.7% fail on
Steering
(42% worse than other 2001 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Steering system
(17% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Track rod end (24% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Steering rack (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Steering arm
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0.079% fail on
Free play
- 0.079% fail on Steering rack
- 0.039% fail on Drag link end
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0.013% fail on
Other components
- 0.013% fail on Steering pivot point
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2.0% fail on
Power steering
(2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Electronic power steering (28 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Other components (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Rams (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.026% fail on Pump
- 0.26% fail on Steering operation (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Steering system
(17% worse than other 2001 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(42% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Emissions (43% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Fuel system
(62% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Cap
- 0.16% fail on System
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
- 0.013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(74% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(54% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.64% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (57% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
(86% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Requirements
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0.013% fail on
Installation check
- 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.73% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(54% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(65% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Body condition (71% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Seats
- 0.24% fail on Passengers (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Drivers
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0.29% fail on
Doors
(46% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Passengers other
- 0.079% fail on Passengers front
- 0.065% fail on Drivers
- 0.052% fail on Body security
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0.026% fail on
Vehicle structure
(97% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Chassis (97% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Load security
- 0.013% fail on Bootlid
- 0.013% fail on Tailgate
- 0.013% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.013% fail on Speedometer
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0.34% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007)
Practical, well-built hatch, reasonably enjoyable and easy to drive. Owners love them. Good value.