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

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Is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI reliable? We analysed 3,114 real MOT tests across 1,861 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,114 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
24,658mi
Annual Mileage
6,171mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia Colour 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 Colour Edition TSI.

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI Number Plates

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

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91%
2023
92%
2022

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7

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

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

Low usage
3,913 mi/yr
Typical
6,171 mi/yr
Average
6,976 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,231 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 432 91.0% 12,855 20,186 27,862
2022 1,671 92.0% 15,884 21,304 28,020

How Long Does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI Last?

Based on 1,861 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
24,658 mi
75th Percentile
35,613 mi
95th Percentile
64,580 mi
Max Recorded
201,108 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI

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

Best year
2022

92.0% MOT pass rate from 1,671 tests

Year to avoid
2023

91.0% MOT pass rate from 432 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 1,671 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 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 Colour Edition TSI THIS CAR 92.1% 3,114 24,658 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
Ford Kuga St-line Ecoblue 90.1% 1,631 30,829 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI?

The Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 3,114 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 Colour 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 Colour Edition TSI owner drives around 6,171 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 TSI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI reliable?
Based on 3,114 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI does around 6,171 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI?
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 TSI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI is 2022 with a 92.0% pass rate across 1,671 tests.