2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

13,554 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,554 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    478 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.1%
  2. Brakes21.3%
  3. Suspension18.7%
  4. Body & chassis9.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  6. Tyres7.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2009 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2009 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,554 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 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).