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AE05 EYL

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,079 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 86,073 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,299 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to osr but not affecting mot

fuel cap not originel but suitable for m,ot use

Fail 2 Apr 2025 80,299 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

damage to osr but not affecting mot

fuel cap not originel but suitable for m,ot use

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 73,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,262 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns poor

Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,262 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns poor

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,349 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2020 63,349 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,561 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,868 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,464 miles

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

both headlights starting to dietieate

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,742 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,149 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 EYL is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

Is AE05 EYL safe to buy?

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