Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,729 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 30.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp MOT Reliability Overview
The Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,729 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% and a failure rate of 30.8%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp presents for MOT with approximately 51,933 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2007 models achieve the highest pass rate at 76.8%, while 2004 models have the lowest at 60.7%. This 16.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 25.7% of all tests. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. The second most common issue is Suspension at 19.8%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 12.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 11 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 19% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 11 (44.4% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 30.3% | 1,129 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.3% | 870 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.8% | 551 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.5% | 541 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 8.2% | 306 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 4.0% | 150 |
| 7 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.7% | 62 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.4% | 51 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.9% | 32 |
| 10 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.5% | 20 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 20 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.5% | 18 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 0.2% | 7 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 51,933 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.83 | 30.3% | 1,129 |
| Suspension | 4.49 | 23.3% | 870 |
| Brakes | 2.85 | 14.8% | 551 |
| Tyres | 2.79 | 14.5% | 541 |
| Visibility | 1.58 | 8.2% | 306 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.77 | 4.0% | 150 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.32 | 1.7% | 62 |
| Steering | 0.26 | 1.4% | 51 |
| Seat Belts | 0.17 | 0.9% | 32 |
| Body & Structure | 0.10 | 0.5% | 20 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.10 | 0.5% | 20 |
| Wheels | 0.09 | 0.5% | 18 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.04 | 0.2% | 7 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp has 51,933 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.93% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp MOT Data
The Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,729 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% and a failure rate of 30.8%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp is likely to perform.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 25.7% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 25.7% of MOT failures on the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Suspension — 19.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 19.8% of MOT failures on the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 12.8% of failures
Brakes issues account for 12.8% of MOT failures on the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp?
Based on 3,729 MOT tests in our database, the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp has an overall pass rate of 69.2% (30.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp?
The top 3 reasons a Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (25.7%), 2. Suspension (19.8%), 3. Brakes (12.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp reliable?
With a 30.8% MOT failure rate, the Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Skoda Fabia Ambiente 12v Htp?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (25.7%); Suspension (19.8%); Brakes (12.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.