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

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Is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,290 real MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,290 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.9%
Typical Mileage
20,885mi
Annual Mileage
4,571mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a 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 S-a.

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a Number Plates

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

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.9%
2023
91.6%
2022
87.7%
2021
92.4%
2020

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16

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

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

Low usage
2,656 mi/yr
Typical
4,571 mi/yr
Average
5,608 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,139 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a 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 S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 74 91.9% 10,246 16,541 23,566
2022 467 91.6% 13,216 19,913 29,252
2021 1,570 87.7% 15,564 21,338 27,725
2020 105 92.4% 11,333 17,697 22,237

How Long Does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a Last?

Based on 1,062 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
20,885 mi
75th Percentile
27,885 mi
95th Percentile
46,640 mi
Max Recorded
152,957 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a

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

Best year
2020

92.4% MOT pass rate from 105 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.7% MOT pass rate from 1,570 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.4% across 105 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.7% — 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 S-a 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 S-a THIS CAR 88.9% 2,290 20,885 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
Matchless G3L 93.5% 1,000 8,490 mi 66 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a?

The Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 2,290 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 S-a 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 S-a owner drives around 4,571 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 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 2,290 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a has a 88.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a does around 4,571 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a?
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 S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S-a is 2020 with a 92.4% pass rate across 105 tests.