2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,363 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).

Pass rate

1,363

MOT tests analysed

10.3%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.4%	73
2	Visibility	5.3%	72
3	Lighting & signalling	1.5%	21
4	Suspension	1.1%	15
5	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	13
6	Brakes	0.6%	8

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	73
2	Headlamp aim	15
3	Washers	13
4	Malfunction indicator lamp	13
5	Tread depth	12
6	Shock absorbers	7

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.3%	236
2	Brakes	6.2%	84
3	Suspension	5.2%	71
4	Other defects	4.4%	60
5	Visibility	2.4%	33
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.2%	3

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 Fabia Colour S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,112	9.6%
30-60k	241	12.9%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Fabia Colour S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	675	9.6%
2025	681	10.9%

What to check before buying a 2021 Fabia Colour S-A

Before buying a 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Visibility (5.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-As pass their MOT?

89.7% of the 1,363 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Skoda Fabia Colour S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by visibility (5.3%).

Does the 2021 Fabia Colour S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,363 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.