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AE05 FBK

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,850 mi
Last recorded174,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FBK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 174,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear o/n/s shock coroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 167,185 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 157,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 157,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 149,009 miles

centre stop light not working

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 149,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre stop light not working

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 140,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 135,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f drop link rubber boots split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,457 miles

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

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)

n/s/f drop link rubber boots split

Fail 3 Jun 2010 88,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nears side front antiroll bar link rubbers split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nears side front antiroll bar link rubbers split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,843 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre brake light not working correctly

Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre brake light not working correctly

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,452 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 FBK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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