Skoda Fabia (2015)
2015 Skoda Fabia
CarHunch analysed 18,230 real MOT records for the 2015 Skoda Fabia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Skoda Fabia passes its MOT first time at 86.3%, which is a solid 6.3 points above the UK average, suggesting better-than-typical reliability—though the concerning fact is that 29% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the safety threshold most buyers would accept. Petrol versions perform slightly better than diesels (86.7% vs 83.4%), so fuel choice does matter here.
At nearly 45,000 miles on average, these Fabias have covered typical mileage for their age, and the 1.42 average failures per test indicates most problems are caught early and fixed before they become serious. The high advisory count of 10.7 per vehicle suggests wear and minor issues are common—expect to budget for routine fixes—but if you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection specifically checking for suspension, cooling system, and brake components, which historically appear in the failure data for this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2015 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.
- ⚠️ 29% 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 (86%) | 15,650 | 86.7% | 1.37 |
| Diesel (14%) | 2,578 | 83.4% | 1.71 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 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 2015 Skoda Fabia vehicles fall between 28,681 and 53,330 miles.
2015 Skoda Fabia — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 17,256 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 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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44.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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23%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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