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AE05 EXV

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Rear bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 129,753 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Unable to check front brake pads ( wheel covers fitted)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slght play in offside and nearside steering rack

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop sleeve broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stops sleeve broken

Unable to test tyre valves all tyre valves are behind hub caps

Fail 4 Feb 2021 123,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slght play in offside and nearside steering rack

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop sleeve broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stops sleeve broken

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to test tyre valves all tyre valves are behind hub caps

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald! (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,258 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,068 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,068 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,650 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,786 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly resulting in slight movement of the suspension arm unit

Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly resulting in slight movement of the suspension arm unit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has cracks in the tread

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and has cracks in the tread

Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,794 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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AE05 EXV 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 65.2%.

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 AE05 EXV, 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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AE05 EXV is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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