2019 Skoda Fabia · 37,587 MOT tests
2019 Skoda Fabia reliability
2019 Skoda Fabias fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 22 Fabia years (37,587 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 26,231
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,587
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.5% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres4%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.77%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.68%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.85%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2019 Skoda Fabias fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 22 Fabia years (37,587 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.13% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.25% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Skoda Fabia shows 26,231 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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