2020 Skoda Fabia · 16,869 MOT tests
2020 Skoda Fabia reliability
2020 Skoda Fabias fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 22 Fabia years (16,869 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 13.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,442
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,869
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.2% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes2.5%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.75%
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 1.05%
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 0.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.61%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.6%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washers not working 0.49%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.05%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.71%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2020 Skoda Fabias fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 22 Fabia years (16,869 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.05% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Skoda Fabia shows 24,442 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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