Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Fabia l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda Fabia
76%
MOT pass rate · 364,775 vehicles
Skoda Fabia l
73%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia (76%) and Skoda Fabia l (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Fabia | Skoda Fabia l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,479 mi | 113,902 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 364,775 | 10 |
Most common faults
Skoda Fabia
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Skoda Fabia l
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Skoda Fabia (76%) and Skoda Fabia l (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Skoda Fabia report Full Skoda Fabia l 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.