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AE05 FBC

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,490 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,326 miles

exhaust corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,465 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,464 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,688 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,627 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,152 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,152 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,157 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,482 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 FBC is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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