Skoda Fabia Se Drive Mpi
From 537 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.1% of failures are serious: 36.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £57.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.7% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fabia Se Drive Mpis tested had between 6,104 and 16,193 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,051 median miles, the Fabia Se Drive Mpi has 0.12 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 Se Drive Mpi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Fabia Se Drive Mpi has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 537 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Mpi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Mpi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Mpi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Mpi is 10,051 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,104 and 16,193 miles.
Buying a used Fabia Se Drive Mpi?
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.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.