2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

1,821 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,821 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    76 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.7%
  2. Suspension25.2%
  3. Brakes24.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.7%
  6. Body & chassis9.9%
  7. Tyres9.7%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible12.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%

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 2002 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2002 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,821 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 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).