2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

1,330 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,330 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    51 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.2%
  2. Suspension26.4%
  3. Brakes25.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.5%
  5. Tyres8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.8%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2001 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2001 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,330 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).