Skoda Fabia SE Mpi (2015)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.4% first-time pass rate

2015 Skoda Fabia SE Mpi

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2015 Skoda Fabia SE Mpi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Skoda Fabia SE MPI passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.4% of the time, which is a solid 3.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, and none of the 123 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This is a genuinely reliable petrol engine with a clean safety record that should give you confidence at the garage.

At nearly 55,000 miles on average, these cars show typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging just 0.37 failures per test and zero advisories, suggesting owners are maintaining them well. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm service history, but the MOT data says this generation Fabia is a low-stress, low-cost ownership prospect.

Average reliability 3.4% above UK average
83.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
48,989
typical mileage
32,770–62,528 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.37
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Skoda Fabia SE Mpi

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
Other (89%) 110 92.5% 0.4
Petrol (11%) 13 6.2% 0.08

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Skoda Fabia SE Mpi 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.

32,770
low mileage
48,989
typical
62,528
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Skoda Fabia SE Mpi vehicles fall between 32,770 and 62,528 miles.

2015 Skoda Fabia SE Mpi — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

93 85 2019 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.37
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Skoda Fabia SE Mpi:

2016