Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A
From 1,012 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 34 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 34 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44% of failures are serious: 33% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-As tested had between 12,463 and 21,443 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,120 median miles, the Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,012 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A is 17,120 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,463 and 21,443 miles.
Buying a used Fabia Colour Edition Tsi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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