2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

8,821 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,821 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    349 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.9%
  2. Brakes22.2%
  3. Suspension21.6%
  4. Body & chassis15.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%

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 2007 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2007 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,821 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 2007 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).