2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

17,548 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,548 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    437 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    347 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    274 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.9%
    223 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    154 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.7%
  2. Tyres7.0%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Lights & electrics4.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%

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: 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 2017 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2017 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,548 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).