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Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto vs Skoda Yeti: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto
80%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Skoda Yeti
84%
MOT pass rate · 79,087 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto (80%) and Skoda Yeti (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto Skoda Yeti
MOT pass rate 80% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 20% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 1.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 48,818 mi 84,050 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 79,087

Most common faults

Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  4. Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Skoda Yeti

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto (80%) and Skoda Yeti (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Skoda Fabia classic 16v auto report Full Skoda Yeti report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.