2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

9,115 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    182 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    127 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    84 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    94 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%

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 2020 Skoda Fabia?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2020 Skoda Fabia cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,115 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Skoda Fabia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).