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Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI reliable? We analysed 1,485 real MOT tests across 752 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,485 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.7%
Typical Mileage
30,892mi
Annual Mileage
5,826mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Number Plates

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

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.6%
2023
93.2%
2022

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

coil spring fractured 1
position lamp(s) not working 1

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,787 mi/yr
Typical
5,826 mi/yr
Average
6,835 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,112 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 58 96.6% 13,428 20,203 26,343
2022 265 93.2% 14,272 20,660 29,061

How Long Does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Last?

Based on 752 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,892 mi
75th Percentile
43,571 mi
95th Percentile
73,375 mi
Max Recorded
444,786 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

96.6% MOT pass rate from 58 tests

Year to avoid
2022

93.2% MOT pass rate from 265 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.6% across 58 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.2% — 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 Colour Edition MPI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI THIS CAR 94.7% 1,485 30,892 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
Fiat 500X Sport S-a 90.9% 1,839 24,615 mi — yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI?

The Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.7% across 1,485 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 coil spring fractured with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI 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 Colour Edition MPI owner drives around 5,826 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 Colour Edition MPI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI reliable?
Based on 1,485 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI has a 94.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI?
The most common failure point is coil spring fractured.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI does around 5,826 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition MPI is 2023 with a 96.6% pass rate across 58 tests.