Skoda Fabia MOT Results
Registered in 200252.5% pass rate
from 3,982 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Suspension
(15% worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(99% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint
- 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Linkage
- 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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6.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(25% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Ball joint
- 0.63% fail on Suspension arm (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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3.2% fail on
Springs
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.2% fail on Coil spring
- 0.050% fail on Mounting
- 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.10% fail on
Axles
- 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.10% fail on
Sub-frames
(83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.025% fail on Sub-frame
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0.050% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.025% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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9.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(99% worse than other 2002 cars)
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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8.9% fail on
Headlamps
(78% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Headlamp (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
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2.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.83% fail on Horn (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.48% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(63% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(63% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(63% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.28% fail on Position lamp
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0.025% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.025% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.025% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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8.9% fail on
Headlamps
(78% worse than other 2002 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
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8.1% fail on
Brake performance
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4.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(31% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Rbt
(32% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.050% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.0% fail on
Rbt
(32% worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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2.5% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
- 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.050% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(31% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.98% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.98% fail on Brake discs
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0.025% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.025% fail on Cable
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.6% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake control
(200% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.75% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Pedal (84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.35% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.075% fail on Valves
- 0.050% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.025% fail on Servos
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0.33% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.30% fail on Load sensing valves
- 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.050% fail on Leaks
- 0.050% fail on Servos
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0.025% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.025% fail on Other components
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8.1% fail on
Brake performance
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10% fail on
Visibility
(31% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Washers (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Wipers
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0.33% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.25% fail on Windscreen
- 0.075% fail on Window (20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.25% fail on
View to rear
- 0.25% fail on Mirrors
- 0.050% fail on Bonnet
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7.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(23% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Transmission
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.9% fail on Joints
- 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
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0.15% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.15% fail on Joints
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Doors
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0.48% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.48% fail on Door condition
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0.30% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.30% fail on Door condition
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0.025% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.025% fail on Door condition
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0.48% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.33% fail on
Seats
- 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.33% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.050% fail on Pipe
- 0.050% fail on System
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0.20% fail on
Body
- 0.10% fail on Panel
- 0.10% fail on Other body component
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0.13% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(89% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (89% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Bumpers
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0.050% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.025% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.025% fail on Carrier
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0.025% fail on
Chassis
- 0.025% fail on Chassis condition
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0.025% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.025% fail on Floor
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0.025% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
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4.0% fail on
Transmission
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7.1% fail on
Tyres
(23% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 3.6% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
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6.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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5.3% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (49% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.70% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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5.3% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.68% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.025% fail on Other leaks
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0.050% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.050% fail on Undertray
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.8% fail on
Steering
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3.9% fail on
Steering linkage components
(36% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Track rod end (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint
- 0.025% fail on Drag link end
- 0.025% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.40% fail on
Power steering
- 0.15% fail on Operation
- 0.13% fail on Other components
- 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.025% fail on Rams
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0.30% fail on
Steering gear
(67% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Electronic power steering (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Steering linkage components
(36% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(46% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
(37% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Condition (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Requirements
- 0.68% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Airbags
- 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
(37% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.88% fail on Registration plates
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0.43% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
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0.025% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.025% fail on Speedometer
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.