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AD54 SOU

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 SOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs outer face unevenly worn, also both front wheel binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot covered oil

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,194 miles

Front under tray loose and hanging low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,194 miles

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

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

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

Front under tray loose and hanging low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,109 miles

BOTH Front Tyres perishing.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage around BOTH Gaiters (Inner & Outer). (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH Front Tyres perishing.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage around BOTH Gaiters (Inner & Outer). (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,651 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around outer edges, and perishing.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH Front Tyres worn around outer edges, and perishing.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,088 miles

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 91,088 miles

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,364 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Rear Exhaust Section deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,760 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,713 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,926 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,604 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 26,604 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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 SOU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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