Skoda Fabia MOT Results

Registered in 2016
84.8% pass rate
from 19,609 tests in 2021
(8.4% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Skoda Fabia is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.91% fail on Washers (19% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads (37% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Cable
    • 0.96% fail on Brake performance (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pedal
    • 0.041% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.092% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.082% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.071% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Switch
      • 0.0051% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0051% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.061% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.041% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.056% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0051% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0051% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0051% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.010% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.20% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (18 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Catch (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
    • 0.066% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.010% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0051% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0051% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.082% fail on Identification of the vehicle (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Registration plates (62% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.036% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0051% fail on Operation
    • 0.0051% fail on Electronic power steering
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