Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi
From 1,381 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| 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 | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.5% of Fabia Se Drive Tsi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fabia Se Drive Tsis tested had between 15,108 and 29,255 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,965 median miles, the Fabia Se Drive Tsi has 0.054 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,381 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi is 21,965 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,108 and 29,255 miles.
Buying a used Fabia Se Drive Tsi?
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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