MOT reliability

Skoda Fabia3

Q: Is the Skoda Fabia3 reliable?

Across 1 Skoda Fabia3 vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Skoda Fabia3?

The typical Skoda Fabia3 in our data has covered around 119,338 miles.

1 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed

63%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Skoda Fabia3 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia3 has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,338 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,548

Avg miles / year

3.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Skoda Fabia3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Skoda Fabia3 MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
Other24%
Brakes19%
Lamps & electrical14%
Steering4%
Body & structure4%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Visibility1%

Skoda Fabia3 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	2	50%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	1	100%
9	4	50%
10	2	50%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Skoda Fabia3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Fabia3 MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
Rear childs seat not giving full inspection of seat belt. (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)

Skoda Fabia3 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	27	63%	119,338

Skoda Fabia3 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Skoda Fabia3 vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Skoda Fabia3 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a).

The typical Skoda Fabia3 in our data has covered around 119,338 miles.

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