Skoda Fabia MOT Results
Registered in 200865.7% pass rate
from 13,061 tests in 2017
(7.3% better 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.
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17% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(8.0% better than other 2008 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.0% fail on Front lamps
- 1.6% fail on Rear lamps (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.015% fail on All position lamps
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Individual lamps (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.28% fail on All direction indicators (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
(30% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.015% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.015% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0077% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0077% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0077% fail on Matched pair
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.34% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.015% fail on Tell tale
- 0.069% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.061% fail on Battery (78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Horn (92% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.0077% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0077% fail on Switch
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12% fail on
Suspension
(11% better than other 2008 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Coil springs
(26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Location
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3.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.015% fail on Linkage condition (91% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Attachment
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2.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.14% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Condition
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2.3% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.2% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.0077% fail on Couplings
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0.023% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.023% fail on Drive shafts
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2.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.74% fail on
Shock absorbers
(45% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.47% fail on Front (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Rear (48% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Front suspension joints (52% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.069% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0077% fail on Attachment
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0.061% fail on
Macpherson strut
(72% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Axles
- 0.015% fail on Axle beam
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0.0077% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0077% fail on Condition
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0.0077% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.0077% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0077% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0077% fail on Attachment
- 0.0077% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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3.6% fail on
Coil springs
(26% better than other 2008 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
(21% better than other 2008 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(13% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Rear wheels (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.5% fail on Front wheels (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.023% fail on Brake operation
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake
(170% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Hub components
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Brake pads (69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Wheel cylinder (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Brake drums
- 0.0077% fail on Brake calipers
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0.47% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(66% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Components
(81% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Cylinders (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.054% fail on Hoses (76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Pipes (98% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Leaks (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.031% fail on Operation
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0.23% fail on
Components
(81% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on ABS
- 0.20% fail on Restricted movement
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0.18% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Components
(12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Servos (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Hoses
- 0.015% fail on Leaks (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Components
(12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.046% fail on Cable
- 0.0077% fail on Lever
- 0.023% fail on Electronic stability system (84% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Service brake control components
(87% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Pedal
(87% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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0.015% fail on
Pedal
(87% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Additional braking devices
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(13% worse than other 2008 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
(21% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
- 0.092% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.023% fail on Valve stem (77% better than other 2008 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.8% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Windscreen
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
- 0.023% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Emissions
- 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.19% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.100% fail on System
- 0.046% fail on Pipe
- 0.023% fail on Hose
- 0.023% fail on Cap (74% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
- 0.93% fail on Track rod end
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack (47% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Ball joint
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0.046% fail on
Free play
- 0.046% fail on Steering rack
- 0.046% fail on Steering arm
- 0.031% fail on Drag link end
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0.0077% fail on
Other components
- 0.0077% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.21% fail on
Power steering
- 0.084% fail on Other components (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Operation
- 0.038% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.015% fail on Rams
- 0.023% fail on Steering operation
- 0.0077% fail on Locking devices
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
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0.70% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(24% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.34% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.023% fail on Requirements
- 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0077% fail on Attachment
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0.37% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.39% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(37% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Doors
- 0.092% fail on Passengers other
- 0.061% fail on Passengers front
- 0.015% fail on Drivers
- 0.13% fail on Body condition
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0.054% fail on
Seats
- 0.046% fail on Passengers
- 0.0077% fail on Drivers
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0.015% fail on
Load security
- 0.015% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0077% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.0077% fail on Speedometer
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0.0077% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.0077% fail on Chassis
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0.17% fail on
Doors
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0.35% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(39% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Registration plate (39% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.084% fail on Condition
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Skoda Fabia (2007 - 2015)
Decently built and good value. Cheap to run. Greenline models are very economical with low CO2 emissions.