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AE05 EXW

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,222 mi
Last recorded137,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,222 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 137,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 131,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 125,274 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 120,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 102,234 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,672 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,759 miles

off windscreen washer jet is incomplete.still works .

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,505 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,325 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 EXW is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE05 EXW, 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 AE05 EXW registered?

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

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