SKODA FABIA MOT pass rate
76.2% of 320,434 SKODA FABIA MOT tests pass.
The FABIA passes 76.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SKODA models (81.5%).
At 76.2%, The SKODA FABIA passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SKODA FABIA tested at 0–3 years pass 90.4% of the time, compared with just 62.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.4% | 9,201 | 23,127 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.3% | 53,394 | 32,488 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.8% | 91,989 | 54,967 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.5% | 94,966 | 82,702 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.7% | 70,884 | 106,839 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA FABIA
The most common reason the SKODA FABIA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 39.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 38.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 15.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 5.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
Related SKODA models
- SKODA OCTAVIA — 80.7% pass rate
- SKODA YETI — 81.1% pass rate
- SKODA SUPERB — 82.5% pass rate
- SKODA KAROQ — 92.2% pass rate
- SKODA CITIGO — 85.3% pass rate
- SKODA KODIAQ — 91.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA FABIA?
- 76.2% of SKODA FABIA MOT tests pass, based on 320,434 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA FABIA?
- The most common reason the SKODA FABIA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SKODA FABIA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SKODA service history guide for how to check and keep one.