Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI reliable? We analysed 292 real MOT tests across 177 vehicles to find out.
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The Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI.
Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 211 | 83.9% | 16,744 | 24,002 | 32,657 |
| 2021 | 77 | 87.0% | 16,902 | 23,262 | 33,196 |
How Long Does a Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Last?
Based on 177 Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI vehicles on UK roads.
Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.0% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
83.9% MOT pass rate from 211 tests
The best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.0% across 77 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI THIS CAR | 84.9% | 292 | 23,915 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 |
| BMW 520I SE | 71.3% | 300 | 125,926 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 292 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Skoda Fabia Black Edition TSI owner drives around 7,490 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.