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Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI reliable? We analysed 1,510 real MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,510 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
20,557mi
Annual Mileage
4,230mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort MPI.

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI Number Plates

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

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.2%
2023
91.3%
2022

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
1,612 mi/yr
Typical
4,230 mi/yr
Average
5,120 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,519 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 538 92.2% 17,164 19,917 22,852
2022 927 91.3% 15,490 20,972 27,026

How Long Does a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI Last?

Based on 1,392 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
20,557 mi
75th Percentile
24,900 mi
95th Percentile
47,956 mi
Max Recorded
108,565 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI

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

Best year
2023

92.2% MOT pass rate from 538 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.3% MOT pass rate from 927 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 538 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — 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 SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort MPI THIS CAR 91.7% 1,510 20,557 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
Hyosung Gv 650 81.8% 2,069 6,910 mi 20 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI?

The Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 1,510 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 SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort MPI owner drives around 4,230 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 SE Comfort MPI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI reliable?
Based on 1,510 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI does around 4,230 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort MPI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI is 2023 with a 92.2% pass rate across 538 tests.