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Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2008
57.5% pass rate
from 13,323 tests in 2021
(3.0% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0075% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0075% fail on Axles
      • 0.0075% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.5% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies) (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.030% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0075% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Brakes (8.7% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.045% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Lever
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic stability control (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.59% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Leaks (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.038% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.0075% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.083% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
      • 0.0075% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0075% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0075% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0075% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Joints (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
      • 0.015% fail on Belts
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.023% fail on System
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
      • 0.0075% fail on Pipe
    • 0.090% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
      • 0.0075% fail on Body condition
    • 0.075% fail on Chassis
      • 0.075% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.075% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.045% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0075% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0075% fail on Window
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet (93% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0075% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.66% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0075% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0075% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0075% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Steering (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0075% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Steering box
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.023% fail on Rams
      • 0.0075% fail on Pump
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0075% fail on Steering box
    • 0.060% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0075% fail on Steering column
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.77% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0075% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0075% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.083% fail on Condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Hubs
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.015% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.015% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0075% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0075% fail on Doors
      • 0.0075% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.0075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0075% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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