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Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Felicia magic: reliability comparison

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

Skoda Fabia
76%
MOT pass rate · 364,775 vehicles
More reliable
Skoda Felicia magic
67%
MOT pass rate · 96 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Skoda Fabia Skoda Felicia magic
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 67%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 33%
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 90,479 mi 69,697 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 364,775 96

Most common faults

Skoda Fabia

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Skoda Felicia magic

  1. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  2. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  4. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Fabia is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Skoda Fabia report Full Skoda Felicia magic 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.