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Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 687 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

687

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

2

About the Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi

The Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi was MOT tested 687 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 475 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 26,035 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 14,662 miles.

Compared to the Skoda brand average of 88%, the Fabia SE Drive Mpi performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Skoda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,630
Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)
vs Skoda brand average+4% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%47514,662 mi
202091%21226,035 mi

Questions about the Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi

Is the Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 687 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Skoda Fabia SE Drive Mpi has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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