2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

314 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 314 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  9. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.9%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.6%
  2. Brakes26.8%
  3. Suspension26.4%
  4. Tyres10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Body & chassis9.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Steering6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible14.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2000 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 314 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).