Used Skoda Fabia 2015-2021 reliability
Category: Small car
The Fabia is a great small car and, if you choose carefully, excellent value for money used.
What should I look for in a used Skoda Fabia hatchback?
The Fabia is a solidly built car, so most of your concerns will surround whether the interior is clean and tidy and that the alloy wheels, if specified, haven’t suffered any kerb damage. Its most likely use will have been as a town car, so check the bodywork for minor scuffs.
Owners reported problems with the seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox of earlier cars; it could be overly jerky when shifting. Some also found it difficult to utilise the Mirrorlink system on the car’s infotainment system. In our most recent reliability survey, the Fabia scored well on brake, tyre, windscreen wiper and headlight bulb wear, all being below the class average.
When it was initially safety tested by Euro NCAP, the Fabia was awarded the maximum five-star rating.
What are the most common problems with a used Skoda Fabia hatchback?
Driver's airbag
A recall concerns the driver's side airbag of Fabias made between 8 January and 28 February 2018; it may not deploy fast enough. Speak with your Skoda dealer to find out if your car is affected. It will need to have a replacement airbag unit fitted to solve the issue.
Is a used Skoda Fabia hatchback reliable?
In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, the Fabia ranked 21st out of 28 cars in the small car class. This isn't too confidence inspiring, but it isn't ruinous either. Skoda as a brand came 13th out of 32 manufacturers featured.
If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
