Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2015
84.2% pass rate
from 18,033 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0055% fail on Window
    • 0.033% fail on View to rear
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0055% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0055% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pedal
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.011% fail on Valves (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0055% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0055% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0055% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.028% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.044% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0055% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0055% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.094% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0055% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.011% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0055% fail on Undertray
  • 0.60% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pipe
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.055% fail on Doors
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0055% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0055% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0055% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0055% fail on Bracket
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.083% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0055% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0055% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0055% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0055% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.067% fail on Identification of the vehicle (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Registration plates (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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