2021 Skoda Fabia · 3,189 MOT tests
2021 Skoda Fabia reliability
2021 Skoda Fabias fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 Fabia years (3,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 13.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 21,192
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,189
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.8% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Tyres3.8%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.73%
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 0.91%
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 0.56%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.41%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.38%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.25%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.94%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.85%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2021 Skoda Fabias fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 Fabia years (3,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.73% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.91% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Skoda Fabia shows 21,192 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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