MOT reliability
Skoda Fabia sdi
58 vehicles · 199 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 58 Skoda Fabia sdi vehicles and 199 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia sdi has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 188,384 miles.
58
Vehicles
199
MOT tests
11,600
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Skoda Fabia sdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Skoda Fabia sdi MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Skoda Fabia sdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (57), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Skoda Fabia sdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Fabia sdi MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- 1) EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING †2) N/S/F C.V. GAITOR LEAKING GREASE BUT NOT INSECURE OR SPLIT †3) CENTER PARKING LEVER HIGHER THAN AVERAGE (1 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Skoda Fabia sdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 18 | 67% | 71,931 |
Skoda Fabia sdi reliability FAQ
Across 58 Skoda Fabia sdi vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Skoda Fabia sdi MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).
The typical Skoda Fabia sdi in our data has covered around
188,384 miles.
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