2017 Skoda Fabia · 59,311 MOT tests
2017 Skoda Fabia reliability
2017 Skoda Fabias fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 22 Fabia years (59,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 39,138
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,311
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.6% of tests fail here (144% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.6%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.76%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.93%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
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 1.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.14%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.95%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2017 Skoda Fabias fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 22 Fabia years (59,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.76% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.93% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Skoda Fabia shows 39,138 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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