2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

7,323 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,323 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    349 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.5%
  2. Brakes28.4%
  3. Suspension21.9%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.1%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2006 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,323 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).