Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60 (2009)
2009 Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60
CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2009 Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Skoda Fabia struggles at MOT time: a 73.8% first-time pass rate sits 6.2 points below the UK average, suggesting mechanical issues are more common than typical for cars this age. The good news is there's never been a dangerous defect recorded across all 208 vehicles tested, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 81,469 km median mileage, these Fabias are running fairly light for 15 years old, which makes the higher failure rate more concerning—it's not about wear and tear from heavy use. The 0.74 average failures per vehicle and zero advisories indicate problems hit suddenly rather than creeping up gradually, so budget for an inspection by a Skoda specialist before buying and expect to factor repair costs into your offer.
What to check before buying a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (83%) | 172 | 88.2% | 0.88 |
| Petrol (17%) | 36 | 5% | 0.06 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60 vehicles fall between 56,441 and 98,429 miles.
2009 Skoda Fabia 1 Htp 60 — Still on the Road
98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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