Skoda Fabia: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,413,453 Skoda Fabia MOT tests in this dataset, 7.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2000 and 2001 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,963 | 14.6% |
| 2001 | 12,263 | 15.1% |
| 2002 | 16,890 | 14.2% |
| 2003 | 24,668 | 13.7% |
| 2004 | 36,277 | 14.0% |
| 2005 | 48,722 | 13.4% |
| 2006 | 58,116 | 12.2% |
| 2007 | 66,208 | 12.3% |
| 2008 | 77,434 | 13.2% |
| 2009 | 93,011 | 10.4% |
| 2010 | 72,253 | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 77,627 | 8.7% |
| 2012 | 87,386 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 113,354 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 87,495 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 103,907 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 112,890 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 103,797 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 94,585 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 65,131 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 31,376 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 18,966 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 7,734 | 0.5% |
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.