2013 Skoda Fabia · 62,167 MOT tests
2013 Skoda Fabia reliability
2013 Skoda Fabias fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 Fabia years (62,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 65,604
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,167
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Brakes7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Suspension6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.38%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 1.49%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.4%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.39%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.59%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.68%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2013 Skoda Fabias fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 Fabia years (62,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.96% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Skoda Fabia shows 65,604 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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