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Skoda Fabia S 6V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Fabia S 6V reliable? We analysed 1,164 real MOT tests across 181 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,164 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
64,266mi
Annual Mileage
5,062mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia S 6V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Fabia S 6V.

Skoda Fabia S 6V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Skoda Fabia S 6V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Fabia S 6V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Fabia S 6V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,122 mi/yr
Typical
5,062 mi/yr
Average
5,768 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,746 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia S 6V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Fabia S 6V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
64,266 mi
75th Percentile
85,812 mi
95th Percentile
122,092 mi
Max Recorded
162,873 mi

How Does the Skoda Fabia S 6V Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Fabia S 6V THIS CAR 90.5% 1,164 64,266 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
Yamaha CY50 81.5% 865 5,334 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Fabia S 6V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia S 6V?

The Skoda Fabia S 6V has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 1,164 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Skoda Fabia S 6V owner drives around 5,062 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 S 6V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia S 6V reliable?
Based on 1,164 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia S 6V has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia S 6V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia S 6V do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia S 6V does around 5,062 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia S 6V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia S 6V?
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.