2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

17,497 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,497 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    553 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    305 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    260 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.9%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Brakes6.9%
  4. Lights & electrics5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%

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: 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 2015 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2015 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,497 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).