Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI (2021)
2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI
CarHunch analysed 665 real MOT records for the 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI is a reliably built car, with a 90.9% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Only 7.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is low enough that safety isn't a red flag for this model.
At just over 23,700 miles on average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains why they're averaging only 0.24 failures per vehicle. The modest advisory rate of 1.3 per car suggests maintenance is straightforward and not costly; as a buyer, prioritise a full service history and check for any pattern of brake or suspension work, since these tend to be the highest-cost items on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI
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 (99%) | 658 | 90.8% | 0.25 |
| Other (1%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI 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.
Half of all 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI vehicles fall between 14,895 and 30,292 miles.
MOT History Averages
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