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Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S A (2021)

241 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Skoda Fabia is a strong performer, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 6.2% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant passes at 91.3%, showing consistent reliability across the cohort.

At just under 20,000 miles on average, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, which explains the clean record. The typical vehicle racks up only 0.25 failures and 0.9 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear rather than systemic problems—if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to check for any lurking advisories, but don't expect major surprises.

Generally reliable 11.4% above UK average
91.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,939
typical mileage
11,114–24,400 middle half
6.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.25
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S A

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
Petrol (100%) 240 91.3% 0.25
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S A 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.

11,114
low mileage
17,939
typical
24,400
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S A vehicles fall between 11,114 and 24,400 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.25
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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