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SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE MOT pass rate

91.6% of 2,389 SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE MOT tests pass.

The FABIA SE DRIVE passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the average across all SKODA models, which sits at 81.5%.

The SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

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Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.5% at 0–3 years to 90.5% at 3–6 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years92.5%3–6 years90.5%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years92.5%1,33918,044 miles
3–6 years90.5%1,05024,671 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE

The most common reason the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 34.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".

Top MOT failure categories for the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Tyres34.2%Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Visibility29.6%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.1%Too high
Brakes13.4%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Noise, emissions and leaks3.9%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Road Wheels2.6%Fixing missing
Suspension2.6%Ball joint excessively worn
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.0%Webbing significantly weakened
Body, chassis, structure2.0%Damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Identification of the vehicle0.3%Insecure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE?
91.6% of SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE MOT tests pass, based on 2,389 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
What are the most common MOT failures for the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE?
The most common reason the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 34.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
Does this show the SKODA FABIA SE DRIVE'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.