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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi. Check any Fabia Se Drive Tsi by registration number below.

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93.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.5%

vs Skoda Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, which is 2.5 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fabia Se Drive Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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. If you are preparing your Fabia Se Drive Tsi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 891 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

2020

Based on 895 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

0

Based on 434 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi

The most common reasons a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.4%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.1%
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

1.2%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

1.2%
Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.0%

Front Offside

2.1%

Rear Nearside

2.1%

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

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97.1% pass rate

Skoda 0ctavia

95.3% pass rate

Skoda 105

81.5% pass rate

Skoda Octava

97.4% pass rate

Skoda Octavia ( 1u )

96.5% pass rate

Skoda Fabia 5j

99.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi

Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi is 93.6% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi?
The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.1%), 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 (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Skoda Fabia Se Drive Tsi: 33,304 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fabia Se Drive Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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