Skoda Fabia MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Fabia. Check any Fabia by registration number below.

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80.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.0%

vs Skoda Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Skoda Fabia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Fabia has an average MOT pass rate of 80.8%, which is 9.0 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 89.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fabia is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Fabia for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Fabia is around 34,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Fabia, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Skoda Fabia, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Fabia performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 12,046 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

9.6%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

2020

Based on 23,667 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2019

Based on 34,707 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2018

Based on 39,658 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

15.6%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 42,650 vehicles

83.1%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

18.1%

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2016

Based on 45,300 vehicles

81.2%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2015

Based on 41,422 vehicles

81.6%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

19.5%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2014

Based on 34,622 vehicles

80.1%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

21.2%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2013

Based on 44,272 vehicles

78.2%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

22.8%

Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2012

Based on 33,443 vehicles

75.4%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

25.7%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2011

Based on 29,163 vehicles

73.1%Average

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2010

Based on 26,622 vehicles

71.9%Average

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

26.9%

2009

Based on 32,907 vehicles

66.2%Average

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2000

Based on 42,000 vehicles

83.2%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Fabia

The most common reasons a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

16.5%

Suspension

13.5%

Brakes

11.2%

Tyres

10.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.5%

Skoda Fabia Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.9%

Front Offside

3.0%

Nearside

1.4%

Typical Mileage — Skoda Fabia

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2000 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Fabia.

At 3 Years

20,000

miles

At 5 Years

34,000

miles

At 10 Years

65,000

miles

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

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97.5% pass rate

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73.3% pass rate

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92.5% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI

96.8% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-Tec MHEV S-A

96.6% pass rate

Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A

94.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Fabia

Skoda Fabia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Fabia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Fabia?

The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Fabia is 80.8% compared to the Skoda average of 89.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia?

The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Fabia are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.5%), Suspension (13.5%), Brakes (11.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Skoda Fabia reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 80.8%, the Skoda Fabia is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Fabia?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Fabia?

Typical mileage for the Skoda Fabia: 37,553 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fabia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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