2015 Skoda Fabia · 57,715 MOT tests
2015 Skoda Fabia reliability
2015 Skoda Fabias fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 Fabia years (57,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 20.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 50,023
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 57,715
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.4% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.9%
- Tyres5.8%
- Brakes4.4%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.88%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.25%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.07%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2015 Skoda Fabias fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 Fabia years (57,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.88% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.74% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Skoda Fabia shows 50,023 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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