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AD05 JZK

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 JZK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,902 miles

Rear brake back plates rusty both sides

all front suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

all rear suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time o ftest

Fail 13 Jan 2025 61,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear wheel/brake excessively binding/grabbing further investigation advised

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates rusty both sides

all front suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

all rear suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed excessive at time o ftest

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,379 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 61,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers not tested

Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaitor has small split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and scratched slightly not affecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,505 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both and produces poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at very bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 59,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working Arm Broken (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Lens broken showing white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both and produces poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at very bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly binding/grabbing would advise further investigation

Fail 17 Aug 2020 58,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pair (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear brakes slightly binding/grabbing would advise further investigation

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,164 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,607 miles

Offside Front Outer side wall perished and cracked

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at time of test

plastic under trays fitted

small crack in offside of windscreen at bottom corner

Fail 7 Sep 2017 49,575 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer side wall perished and cracked

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' bottom corner cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road at time of test (8.3.1a)

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at time of test

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 44,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AD05 JZK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD05 JZK, 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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AD05 JZK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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