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Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.2% pass rate
from 9,478 tests in 2021
(5.8% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.053% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.021% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Mounting (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.011% fail on Leaf spring
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Axle
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.053% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.095% fail on Lever
        • 0.021% fail on Linkage
        • 0.011% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.99% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.75% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.74% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Valves
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Servos
      • 0.021% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.095% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.021% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Transmission (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Drive shaft (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.074% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Seats (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.053% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on System
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.011% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.011% fail on Load security
      • 0.011% fail on Access panel
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.011% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Steering (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Steering linkage components (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Track rod end (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.084% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Emergency exits
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