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A1 JGB

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JGB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 74,630 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 74,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,572 miles

Central Rear Rear Axle corrosion but not weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,676 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking slightly . 185/60x14 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,387 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 66,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 46,660 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,739 miles

front wipers starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,461 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge close to legal limir

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,133 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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A1 JGB is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 JGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 JGB is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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