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AE05 FBD

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre clamp broke but system still secure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Rear Axle corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,549 miles

Both headlamp beam image slightly poor

Exhaust system corroded and poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake travel slightly high

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both headlamp beam image slightly poor

Exhaust system corroded and poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake travel slightly high

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 116,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,916 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake slightly high

Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,187 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 104,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 99,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 99,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,107 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,106 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,505 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 71,464 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 64,515 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)

hand brake x travel

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 May 2011 64,515 miles

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

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

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)

hand brake x travel

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FBD is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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