2000 Skoda Fabia diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Skoda Fabia first registered in 2000 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 140 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 140 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2000 Skoda Fabia diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2000 Skoda Fabia diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension47% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics45% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes43% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres33% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors16% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Driveshafts and joints14% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Skoda Fabia diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Skoda Fabia compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 371 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 7,373 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 17,132 | Tyres 21% |
| 2020 | 28,057 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 43,492 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 49,672 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 53,824 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 57,587 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 53,065 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 43,913 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 55,699 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 41,542 | Tyres 33% |
| 2011 | 35,812 | Tyres 33% |
| 2010 | 32,775 | Tyres 33% |
| 2009 | 40,746 | Suspension 39% |
| 2008 | 31,953 | Suspension 45% |
| 2007 | 26,762 | Suspension 44% |
| 2006 | 22,425 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2005 | 18,278 | Suspension 45% |
| 2004 | 13,122 | Suspension 49% |
| 2003 | 8,572 | Suspension 47% |
| 2002 | 5,645 | Suspension 48% |
| 2001 | 4,113 | Suspension 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Skoda Fabia cars first registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score