2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

14,102 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    185 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    185 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    125 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    98 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Lights & electrics3.0%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2019 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,102 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Fabia?

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

Is the 2019 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

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