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

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83.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.9%

vs Skoda Avg

20

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Skoda Favorit — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Favorit has an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Favorit is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Favorit fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Favorit 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.

Before buying a used Skoda Favorit, 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 Favorit performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 1,096 vehicles

83.1%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 3yr

129k mi

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2007

Based on 145 vehicles

80.7%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 3yr

146k mi

Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

2006

Based on 140 vehicles

83.6%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 3yr

114k mi

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2005

Based on 113 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 3yr

116k mi

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

2004

Based on 123 vehicles

78.9%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2003

Based on 175 vehicles

82.3%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2002

Based on 1,533 vehicles

82.3%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2001

Based on 1,894 vehicles

83.5%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2000

Based on 1,747 vehicles

83.1%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

1999

Based on 2,811 vehicles

82.9%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

1998

Based on 2,479 vehicles

82.2%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

1997

Based on 2,624 vehicles

83.1%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%

1996

Based on 2,271 vehicles

84.4%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%

1995

Based on 2,131 vehicles

84.6%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

17.4%

1994

Based on 36,884 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

21.8%

1993

Based on 49,434 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

10.3%

1992

Based on 37,630 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.7%

1991

Based on 21,760 vehicles

84.9%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%

1990

Based on 72,090 vehicles

84.8%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%

0

Based on 103 vehicles

72.8%Average
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Favorit

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

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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

24.1%

Skoda Favorit — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Favorit MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Favorit?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Favorit is 83.1% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. 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 Favorit?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Favorit are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (24.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Favorit reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, the Skoda Favorit 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 Favorit?
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 Favorit?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Favorit: 128,537 miles at 3 years, 114,511 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Favorit to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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