2020 Skoda Fabia Drive Mpi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 501 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Skoda Fabia Drive Mpi, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 23 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 16 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Hand lever | 6 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.6% | 98 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 55 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.2% | 46 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.2% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 338 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 148 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 169 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 166 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 165 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Fabia Drive Mpi
Before buying a 2020 Skoda Fabia Drive Mpi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.6% 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 (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
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 2020 Skoda Fabia Drive Mpis pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 501 2020 Skoda Fabia Drive Mpi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Skoda Fabia Drive Mpi?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.8%).
Does the 2020 Fabia Drive Mpi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 501 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.