2018 Skoda Fabia · 55,647 MOT tests
2018 Skoda Fabia reliability
2018 Skoda Fabias fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 Fabia years (55,647 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 16.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,974
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,647
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.7% of tests fail here (145% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres4.5%
- Suspension3.7%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.02%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.92%
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 0.74%
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 (11.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.15%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.63%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2018 Skoda Fabias fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 Fabia years (55,647 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.06% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.02% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Skoda Fabia shows 30,974 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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