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AD54 DKE

2005 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,718 mi
Last recorded121,718 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,718 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,713 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,264 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside sill corroded

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,175 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2015 91,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,171 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack leaking slightly from n/s

Fail 2 Jan 2013 77,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack leaking slightly from n/s

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,918 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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AD54 DKE is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD54 DKE, 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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AD54 DKE is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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