Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2002
52.5% pass rate
from 3,982 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 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
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 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
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 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)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 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)
        • 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)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 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
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 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)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.050% fail on Leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Servos
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 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
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.075% fail on Window (20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 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)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.050% fail on Pipe
      • 0.050% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Panel
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
    • 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
    • 0.050% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.025% fail on Carrier
    • 0.025% fail on Chassis
      • 0.025% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.025% fail on Floor
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 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
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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)
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 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
    • 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
    • 0.050% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.050% fail on Undertray
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
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