2002 Skoda Fabia · 8,089 MOT tests
2002 Skoda Fabia reliability
2002 Skoda Fabias fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 Fabia years (8,089 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 47.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 95,066
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,089
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.2%
- Suspension18.7%
- Brakes15%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
- Tyres8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.19%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 4.76%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.16%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.34%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2002 Skoda Fabias fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 Fabia years (8,089 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.19% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.76% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Skoda Fabia shows 95,066 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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