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Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 reliable? We analysed 794 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 794 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.0%
Typical Mileage
84,660mi
Annual Mileage
4,555mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70.

Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 1

Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,657 mi/yr
Typical
4,555 mi/yr
Average
5,635 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,481 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
84,660 mi
75th Percentile
103,722 mi
95th Percentile
130,905 mi
Max Recorded
676,840 mi

How Does the Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 THIS CAR 83.0% 794 84,660 mi — yrs
Skoda Fabia 76% 4,863,673 58,216 mi 26 yrs
Skoda Octavia 77.7% 3,816,734 87,093 mi 28 yrs
Skoda Yeti 84.4% 844,079 52,202 mi 17 yrs
Suzuki Gsxs 125 X AL9 85.4% 493 7,046 mi — yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70?

The Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 794 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'a' with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 owner drives around 4,555 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 reliable?
Based on 794 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 has a 83.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70?
The most common failure point is windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'a'.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 does around 4,555 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia 2 Htp 70?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.