2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

8,501 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    139 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    118 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    63 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    52 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2021 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,501 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).