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AD05 MLJ

2005 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,094 mi
Last recorded64,094 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

all exhaust system getting poor

Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,806 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

all exhaust system getting poor

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH DETERATED BUT NO EXSSIVE MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Rear SILENCER DETERATED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,314 miles

Offside Front WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush BOTTOM ARM BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,256 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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AD05 MLJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AD05 MLJ, 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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What year was AD05 MLJ registered?

AD05 MLJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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