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Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 640 real MOT tests across 507 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 640 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.8%
Typical Mileage
16,740mi
Annual Mileage
3,849mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI S-a.

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a Number Plates

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

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.1%
2023
94.5%
2022

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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
2,372 mi/yr
Typical
3,849 mi/yr
Average
4,796 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,679 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 184 89.1% 12,763 19,401 24,106
2022 420 94.5% 10,516 15,848 22,329

How Long Does a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a Last?

Based on 507 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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
16,740 mi
75th Percentile
23,080 mi
95th Percentile
38,373 mi
Max Recorded
103,944 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a

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

Best year
2022

94.5% MOT pass rate from 420 tests

Year to avoid
2023

89.1% MOT pass rate from 184 tests

The best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.5% across 420 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.1% — 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 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 SE Comfort TSI S-a THIS CAR 92.8% 640 16,740 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
Znen Zn 125 T-32A Phantom 66.7% 432 9,442 mi 14 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a?

The Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.8% across 640 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 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 SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI S-a owner drives around 3,849 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 TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 640 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a has a 92.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a does around 3,849 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S-a is 2022 with a 94.5% pass rate across 420 tests.