2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

10,641 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,641 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    450 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.1%
  2. Suspension24.8%
  3. Brakes24.3%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  8. Steering5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.1%

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 2008 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2008 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,641 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).