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Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.4% pass rate
from 15,636 tests in 2021
(3.9% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.4% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0064% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.038% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Switch (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0064% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (8.9% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (8.6% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (8.4% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Suspension arm (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.090% fail on Other suspension component (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Macpherson strut (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Axle
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0064% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance (24% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.083% fail on Brake performance not tested (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Cable (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic stability control (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.077% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Valves
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0064% fail on Servos
      • 0.0064% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.096% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Leaks (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Servos
    • 0.064% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.0064% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Joints (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.070% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.070% fail on Joints
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0064% fail on System
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0064% fail on Catch
        • 0.0064% fail on Hinge
      • 0.064% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0064% fail on Catch
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Body
      • 0.070% fail on Other body component
      • 0.026% fail on Panel
    • 0.083% fail on Seats
      • 0.064% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0064% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0064% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0064% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.070% fail on View to rear (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Mirrors (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet (92% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.86% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.077% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0064% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0064% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0064% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Engine oil leaks (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0064% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0064% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering box
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Rams
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0064% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0064% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates (38% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.0064% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0064% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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