2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

16,145 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,145 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    302 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    314 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    162 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.3%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%

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: 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 2018 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2018 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,145 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Skoda Fabia?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; 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. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 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).