Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 318 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A (2022)

318 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 318 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 318 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This Fabia is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, and only 3.5% of vehicles ever flagging a dangerous defect—well below concerning levels. It's a strong performer in its cohort with minimal structural problems.

At just over 17,600 miles median, these cars are still relatively young with low wear, which partly explains the impressive pass rate and the mere 0.08 average failures per vehicle. The 0.6 advisories per test suggest routine maintenance items rather than serious issues, so if you're buying one, focus on checking service history and whether the previous owner addressed any advisory items from earlier MOTs.

The 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–25k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 318 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 318 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,887 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 51.4%

970

Blue 18.2%

343

Silver 10.7%

201

Grey 10%

189

Red 4.5%

Orange 4%

Black 1.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,661

typical

11,907

low mileage

24,854

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S A vehicles fall between 11,907 and 24,854 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,907 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,907–24,854 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 33,552 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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