2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

10,822 MOT tests in 2024. 63.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time63.0%
Failed or needed repairs37.0%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,822 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    366 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.3%
  2. Brakes18.5%
  3. Suspension13.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.4%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2010 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 63.0% of 2010 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,822 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).