Skoda Fabia MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

22.3%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Skoda Fabia vehicles
Based on 346,054 MOT tests
5.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Skoda Fabia in this age bracket has a 22.3% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: suspension and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Skoda Fabia are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 3.2%
Lamps & Electrics 3.0%
Tyres 2.9%
Brakes 2.7%
Visibility 1.7%
Body & Chassis 1.0%
Steering 0.2%

How Does This Compare?

Skoda Fabia MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 11.7% 44,346 Visibility
3-5 years 14.4% 201,381 Visibility
6-10 years 22.3% 346,054 Suspension
11-15 years 37.8% 258,509 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 46.6% 137,674 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Skoda Fabia reliable?

6-10-year-old Skoda Fabia vehicles have a 22.3% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Skoda Fabia?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Suspension — 3.2% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.0% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.9% failure risk

How can I prepare my Skoda Fabia for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Skoda Fabia, focus on: (1) Suspension — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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