Skoda Fabia: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 8.9% of Skoda Fabia MOT tests — 126,221 tests out of 1,413,453. It shows up most on 2003 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,963 | 15.2% |
| 2001 | 12,263 | 17.6% |
| 2002 | 16,890 | 18.1% |
| 2003 | 24,668 | 18.9% |
| 2004 | 36,277 | 18.7% |
| 2005 | 48,722 | 18.9% |
| 2006 | 58,116 | 18.7% |
| 2007 | 66,208 | 17.6% |
| 2008 | 77,434 | 15.6% |
| 2009 | 93,011 | 15.3% |
| 2010 | 72,253 | 11.4% |
| 2011 | 77,627 | 8.6% |
| 2012 | 87,386 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 113,354 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 87,495 | 6.0% |
| 2015 | 103,907 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 112,890 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 103,797 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 94,585 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 65,131 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 31,376 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 18,966 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 7,734 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 387 | 2.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.