Skoda Fabia: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.1% of Skoda Fabia MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2001, 2002 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12,263 | 6.1% |
| 2002 | 16,886 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 58,109 | 5.6% |
| 2007 | 66,196 | 5.6% |
| 2008 | 77,414 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 87,380 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 103,797 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 94,585 | 4.0% |
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.