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

Based on MOT data from 1,295 vehicles, the 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, 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?

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 (2022)

1,295 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI

CarHunch analysed 1,295 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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 SE Comfort TSI is a notably reliable performer, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3% well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects affecting just 2.4% of the cohort—a low concern for buyers. The car is living up to its reputation for solid build quality at this specification level.

At a median mileage of 19,001 miles for a two-year-old car, these examples are running light for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of just 0.08 per vehicle. The 0.9 advisories per car suggest minor wear is appearing—typical for this mileage—so budget for routine maintenance checks and don't assume zero attention will be needed as these cars accumulate miles.

The 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,295 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 1,295 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 4,034 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 41%

1,654

Grey 21.4%

865

Black 12.5%

505

White 11.6%

466

Silver 11.1%

448

Orange 1.5%

Red 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort 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.

19,001

typical

12,608

low mileage

26,547

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI vehicles fall between 12,608 and 26,547 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,608 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.

✓ 12,608–26,547 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSIs sit.

⚠ Over 35,838 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

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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