Skoda Fabia MOT Results
Registered in 200657.9% pass rate
from 13,150 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(7.2% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
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5.3% fail on
Position lamps
(9.1% better than other 2006 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Front lamps
- 0.76% fail on Rear lamps (43% better than other 2006 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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4.3% fail on
Headlamps
(15% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.015% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.015% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0076% fail on Matched pair
- 0.0076% fail on Switch
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4.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Flashing type
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Individual lamps (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.62% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Switch
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4.2% fail on
Flashing type
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.68% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Switch
- 0.038% fail on Tell tale
- 0.21% fail on Battery (55% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Horn (49% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0076% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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16% fail on
Suspension
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5.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(84% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Constant velocity joints (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Couplings
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0.076% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.076% fail on Drive shafts
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5.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(84% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(17% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.12% fail on Linkage condition (57% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Attachment
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.0076% fail on Condition
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2.8% fail on
Coil springs
(43% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Location
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0.94% fail on
Shock absorbers
(37% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Wheel bearings
(31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Rear (41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Front
- 0.52% fail on Front suspension joints (46% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.18% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.053% fail on
Sub-frames
(70% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.015% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.046% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.038% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0076% fail on Attachment
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0.023% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.015% fail on Condition
- 0.0076% fail on Attachment
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0.015% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.015% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0076% fail on General condition
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0.0076% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0076% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0076% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0076% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0076% fail on Component mounting
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5.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% worse than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
(8.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
(41% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Rear wheels (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Front wheels (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.015% fail on Brake operation
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2.7% fail on
Hub components
(17% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Brake discs
- 0.28% fail on Brake calipers (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Wheel cylinder (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.015% fail on Brake drums
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(40% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Components
(54% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Hoses (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Reservoirs (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Cylinders (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Pipes (95% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Leaks (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Operation
- 0.053% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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1.2% fail on
Components
(54% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Components
(13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Servos (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Hoses (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Pipes
- 0.053% fail on Leaks (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Operation
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0.27% fail on
Components
(13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Restricted movement (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.26% fail on ABS (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.076% fail on
Mechanical components
(54% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Lever
- 0.023% fail on Cable (84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Linkage
- 0.0076% fail on Pivot
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0.053% fail on
Service brake control components
(67% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Pedal
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Condition
- 0.015% fail on Anti-slip (87% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Pedal
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
(41% worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Tyres
(14% better than other 2006 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Condition (12% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.076% fail on Valve stem
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7.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Windscreen
- 0.21% fail on Mirrors
- 0.023% fail on Bonnet (87% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.9% fail on Emissions
- 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.28% fail on
Fuel system
(38% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Cap
- 0.068% fail on System (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Pipe
- 0.015% fail on Hose
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2.0% fail on
Steering
(33% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Track rod end (44% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Steering rack (43% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint
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0.14% fail on
Free play
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack
- 0.068% fail on Steering arm
- 0.023% fail on Drag link end
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0.023% fail on
Other components
- 0.023% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.0076% fail on Lock stop
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0.31% fail on
Power steering
- 0.11% fail on Other components
- 0.084% fail on Operation
- 0.068% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.068% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.023% fail on Rams
- 0.015% fail on Drive system
- 0.046% fail on Steering operation
- 0.023% fail on Locking devices
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.76% fail on
Doors
(98% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Passengers other (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Passengers front (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Drivers (79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Body condition (48% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seats
- 0.091% fail on Passengers
- 0.023% fail on Drivers (76% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Load security
- 0.0076% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0076% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0076% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.0076% fail on Body security
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0.76% fail on
Doors
(98% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(56% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.46% fail on Condition
- 0.076% fail on Requirements
- 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Attachment
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0.0076% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0076% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.21% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0076% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.59% fail on
Seat belts
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0.75% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.091% 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.