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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,160 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, 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?

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 (2022)

1,160 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI

CarHunch analysed 1,160 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI is a genuinely reliable prospect, with a 93.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 1.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This petrol hatchback arrives at MOT with modest mileage of around 20,000 miles, suggesting typical urban/commuter use, and when issues do appear they're usually minor: just 0.09 failures per vehicle on average, though advisories at 0.7 per car indicate some small wear items creeping in.

What you're buying is a young, well-maintained car that rarely throws up problems—the kind that should get through its MOT with minimal fuss for the next couple of years. Before you buy, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension wear and any signs of previous accident damage, as these are what tend to generate those advisories.

The 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 15k–26k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,160 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 1,160 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,624 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 34.2%

1,238

Blue 24.8%

899

Grey 20.7%

750

Orange 7.1%

256

Silver 6.8%

245

Red 3.8%

139

Black 1.5%

Green 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI 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.

20,194

typical

14,926

low mileage

26,063

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSI vehicles fall between 14,926 and 26,063 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,926 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.

✓ 14,926–26,063 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Fabia Colour Edition TSIs sit.

⚠ Over 35,185 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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