2016 Skoda Fabia · 62,830 MOT tests
2016 Skoda Fabia reliability
2016 Skoda Fabias fail 21% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Fabia years (62,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 45,783
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7%
- Tyres5.8%
- Brakes4.3%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.06%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.61%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.89%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2016 Skoda Fabias fail 21% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Fabia years (62,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.06% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.82% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Skoda Fabia shows 45,783 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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