Skoda Fabia (2006)
2006 Skoda Fabia
CarHunch analysed 17,438 real MOT records for the 2006 Skoda Fabia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Skoda Fabia falls short of the UK average with a 73.9% first-time pass rate, and this becomes a real concern when you see that 43.4% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical threshold. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly (74.4% and 73.2% respectively), so fuel type won't solve the reliability problem here.
At 60,400 miles median, these 18-year-old cars have been driven relatively lightly, yet they're still averaging nearly 5 failures and 24 advisories per test, suggesting component wear is catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for maintenance and insist on a full pre-purchase inspection, particularly around suspension, electrics, and emissions systems where Fabias of this age consistently fail.
What to check before buying a 2006 Skoda Fabia
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.
- ⚠️ 43.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (61%) | 10,716 | 74.4% | 4.89 |
| Diesel (39%) | 6,716 | 73.2% | 5.12 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 74.3% | 4.25 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 62.5% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Skoda Fabia 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 2006 Skoda Fabia vehicles fall between 45,121 and 76,532 miles.
2006 Skoda Fabia — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 6,031 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Skoda Fabia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.8%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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35.6%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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33.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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