Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Fabia se tsi: 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 se tsi
95%
MOT pass rate · 395 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia se tsi is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda Fabia | Skoda Fabia se tsi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,479 mi | 62,883 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 364,775 | 395 |
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 se tsi
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia se tsi is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.