Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 340 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, 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 SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI S A (2022)

340 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 340 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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. 340 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI is a strong performer on the MOT bench, with a 94.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the 80% UK average, and a reassuringly low 2.4% rate of dangerous defects—putting it firmly in the safe-to-buy category. The car's real strength lies in its mechanical simplicity: it averages just 0.06 failures per vehicle and 0.9 advisories, suggesting the TSI petrol engine and automatic gearbox are holding up without fuss so far.

With a median mileage of just 15,197 miles for a 2022 model, these cars are still very new and lightly used, which explains the stellar pass rate and minimal defect burden. Before purchasing, have a pre-sale inspection carried out focusing on the transmission fluid and turbo health—routine maintenance items on turbocharged Skodas—but overall this cohort shows every sign of being a dependable, low-drama buy.

The 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 10k–22k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 340 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 340 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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 1,578 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 51.5%

812

Grey 20.3%

320

White 10.3%

163

Black 8.8%

139

Silver 6.8%

108

Orange 1.6%

Red 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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.

15,197

typical

10,025

low mileage

21,625

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S A vehicles fall between 10,025 and 21,625 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,025 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.

✓ 10,025–21,625 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 29,193 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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