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Skoda Fabia (2022)

646 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Skoda Fabia

CarHunch analysed 646 real MOT records for the 2022 Skoda Fabia. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Skoda Fabia is notably reliable, with a 93% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well within acceptable territory. Petrol and diesel variants aren't flagged as diverging significantly, suggesting consistent build quality across fuel types.

At just over 20,000 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these Fabias are running below typical wear expectations, which partly explains the strong pass rates. The average vehicle racks up only 0.15 failures and 0.7 advisories per test, pointing to a well-sorted little hatchback—so when shopping, focus your inspection on any advisory history rather than expecting major structural or mechanical issues.

The 2022 Skoda Fabia passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass
93.1%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.15
Over 1.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
20k
Middle half: 14k–28k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 646 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 646 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 3.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Lighting 2.2%
Offside Headlamp aim too high · Nearside Headlamp aim too high · Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Skoda Fabia

Based on MOT data from 646 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 361,766 Skoda Fabia vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.7%
78,636
Silver 17.6%
63,638
Grey 16.5%
59,610
Red 13%
47,187
White 8.7%
31,437
Black 8.6%
31,067
Green 5.5%
19,975
Beige 4.5%
16,110
Orange 2%
7,277
Yellow 1%
3,556
Maroon 0.7%
2,357
Bronze 0.3%
916

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Skoda Fabia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,401
typical
13,832
low mileage
28,406
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Skoda Fabia vehicles fall between 13,832 and 28,406 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 13,832 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 13,832–28,406 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Skoda Fabias sit.
⚠ Over 38,348 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.15
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle
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