Skoda Favorit
From 208 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 22 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 22 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.2% of Favorit failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 28.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £177.
Typical mileage
Half of all Favorits tested had between 32,087 and 84,436 miles on the clock.
At 53,941 median miles, the Favorit has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Favorit MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Favorit has a 69.7% MOT pass rate based on 208 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Favorit?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Favorit is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Favorit at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Favorit is 53,941 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,087 and 84,436 miles.
Buying a used Favorit?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £177 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 46.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.