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SKODA FABIA Common
As of 2026 Q1, 264,977 SKODA FABIAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 273,098 in 2019 Q3 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 8,121 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 264,977 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the FABIA
The Škoda Fabia is a series of passenger cars produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It is the successor of the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001. The Fabia was available in hatchback, estate (named Fabia Combi) and saloon (named Fabia Sedan) body styles at launch, and from 2007, the second generation was offered in hatchback and estate versions. The third generation Fabia was launched in 2015, and the fourth in 2021.
SKODA FABIA — questions & answers
How many SKODA FABIA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 264,977 SKODA FABIA were still registered in the UK — 248,325 licensed and on the road, plus 16,652 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SKODA FABIA rare?
The SKODA FABIA is common, with 264,977 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SKODA FABIA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SKODA FABIA on UK roads fell by 998 (0.4%).
What fuel do most SKODA FABIA use?
Most SKODA FABIA run on petrol — about 83% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the SKODA FABIA peak?
The SKODA FABIA peaked at 273,098 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.