2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

18,822 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,822 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    556 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    357 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    290 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.9%
    197 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.1%
  2. Tyres7.0%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2016 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2016 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,822 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

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