2015 Skoda Fabia MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

17,737 Skoda Fabia cars first used in 2015 had an MOT in 2025, at about 10 years old, and 75.0% passed first time. That is above the 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2015 Skoda Fabia cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2015 Skoda Fabia MOT failure items
2015 Skoda Fabia common failures
ItemValue
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2015 Skoda Fabia advisories
2015 Skoda Fabia common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge17.0%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil15.9%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened14.6%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement13.1%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing11.7%
Brake pads: wearing thin6.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2015 Skoda Fabia faults by area
2015 Skoda Fabia faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension9.6%
Tyres6.0%
Brakes5.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.0%
Visibility2.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2015 Skoda Fabia recorded mileage
2015 Skoda Fabia mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
17,73244,20062,100 miles82,000

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Skoda Fabia years

Skoda Fabia first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20227,16690.8%88.5%
20218,61985.7%87.2%
20209,39684.8%86.0%
201914,62283.3%83.5%
201816,74977.8%80.9%
201717,99776.5%78.2%
201619,30775.3%74.9%
201517,73775.0%71.9%
201414,49772.4%68.6%
201318,28470.4%65.8%
201213,32267.7%63.5%
201111,28064.7%61.2%
201010,15362.0%59.3%
200912,55355.9%58.3%
20089,49952.4%57.2%
20077,81553.6%57.4%
20066,26254.3%57.0%
20055,02453.5%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.