Skoda Fabia (2011)
2011 Skoda Fabia
CarHunch analysed 14,640 real MOT records for the 2011 Skoda Fabia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Skoda Fabia passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 81%, but nearly 40% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern that suggests safety issues are more common than typical. Petrol versions are noticeably more reliable than diesels, with an 82.5% pass rate versus 78.5%, so fuel choice matters here.
These Fabias are averaging around 62,500 miles, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old car, but they're accruing 2.82 failures per test and nearly 17 advisories, pointing to gradual wear and mounting minor issues rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and lighting systems—the dangerous defect rate suggests these are where problems hide.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2011 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.
- ⚠️ 39.5% 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 (63%) | 9,251 | 82.5% | 2.62 |
| Diesel (37%) | 5,387 | 78.5% | 3.16 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 90.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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 2011 Skoda Fabia vehicles fall between 38,364 and 68,300 miles.
2011 Skoda Fabia — Still on the Road
10,893 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
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 — 2011 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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44.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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28.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.7%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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27%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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