Skoda Fabia
Registered from 2000 to 2025.
About this model
The Škoda Fabia is a series of passenger cars produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It is the successor of the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001. The Fabia was available in hatchback, estate and saloon body styles at launch, and from 2007, the second generation was offered in hatchback and estate versions. The third generation Fabia was launched in 2015, and the fourth in 2021.
From the Wikipedia article Škoda Fabia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 1.0 petrol. 2,082 of 18,725 tests failed, 11%.
Better than 40% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 36% | 740 |
| Suspension | 26% | 545 |
| Brakes | 22% | 460 |
| Visibility | 20% | 409 |
| Lights and electrics | 12% | 251 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6% | 121 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 36% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 26% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Brakes — 22% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 6% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 12% of its failures
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 20% of its inspections, against the 15% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 6% | 6% | 3,511 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 9% | 9,835 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 12% | 4,238 | |
| 60–80k miles | 18% | 14% | 864 | |
| 80–100k miles | 21% | 15% | 187 | |
| 100–120k miles | 20% | 15% | 51 |
18,686 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.0 petrol · 96 hp · 1153 kg · 2526 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1.0 petrol · 93 hp · 1135 kg · 2466 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (WLTP) · 161 Wh/km |
| 2020 | 1.0 petrol · 93 hp · 1124 kg · 2455 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 87 hp · 1119 kg · 2455 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.0 petrol · 1170 kg · 1435 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.0 petrol · 97 hp · 1139 kg · 2455 mm wheelbase · 4.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 98 hp · 1162 kg · 2455 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 95 hp · 1165 kg · 2454 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.2 petrol · 86 hp · 1127 kg · 2451 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.2 petrol · 87 hp · 1129 kg · 2451 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.2 petrol · 85 hp · 1127 kg · 2455 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.2 petrol · 83 hp · 1127 kg · 2383 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00242/22
The backrest of the right rear seat is incorrectly welded. In the event of an accident, the occupant may not be properly restrained in the seat and may be injured. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02322/23
The front airbags may be faulty and malfunction if activated, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1741/14
Vibration can be transmitted to the fuel filter cover because of the pressure pulsations in the fuel lines. This can crack the filter cover in the area of the supply neck and result in fuel leaks. This could cause an accident of the vehicle or of a following one.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00680/26
A defect in the inflator of the driver airbag may cause uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated, causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01853/26
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02896/25
If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users