Skoda Fabia: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 9.0% of Skoda Fabia MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12,263 | 17.6% |
| 2002 | 16,886 | 18.1% |
| 2003 | 24,668 | 18.9% |
| 2004 | 36,271 | 18.7% |
| 2005 | 48,717 | 18.9% |
| 2006 | 58,109 | 18.7% |
| 2007 | 66,196 | 17.6% |
| 2008 | 77,414 | 15.6% |
| 2012 | 87,380 | 8.2% |
| 2017 | 103,797 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 94,585 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.