Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-A
From 358 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.3% of failures are serious: 53.3% 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 £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-As tested had between 9,232 and 23,548 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,564 median miles, the Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-A has 0.082 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-A has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 358 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 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 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi S-A is 14,564 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,232 and 23,548 miles.
Buying a used Fabia Se Drive 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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