Skoda Fabia (2017)
2017 Skoda Fabia
CarHunch analysed 18,675 real MOT records for the 2017 Skoda Fabia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Skoda Fabia is notably reliable, passing its MOT first time in 86.8% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—though one in four examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers. Petrol versions are particularly strong at 87.1% pass rate, while diesel models lag at 83.1%, so fuel choice matters here.
At a median mileage of 35,708 miles for a seven-year-old car, these are reasonably light users, yet they're still picking up an average of 1.06 failures and 8 advisories per test, suggesting wear and minor issues are becoming routine. When you're looking at a specific example, get a pre-purchase inspection done and specifically ask the seller about any history of suspension, brake, or emissions problems—these are the slow burn issues that show up in the advisory patterns.
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 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 24.4% 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 (92%) | 17,231 | 87.1% | 1.06 |
| Diesel (8%) | 1,443 | 83.1% | 1.06 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Skoda Fabia vehicles fall between 25,345 and 47,300 miles.
2017 Skoda Fabia — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 17,491 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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39.9%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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37.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.2%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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29.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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16.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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