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AE05 FBL

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 161,233 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 161,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear brake grinding/noisy

Pass 28 May 2014 143,544 miles

front tyres worn to limit

wishbone bush worn

Fail 21 May 2014 143,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2014 143,161 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges and treads low - Strongly advise replacement

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

nearside front suspension console bush seperated at the bottom

offside front suspension console bush cracking

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 May 2013 132,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front headlamps adjusters deteriorated

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

fuel flap not staying in locked position

Pass 25 May 2012 124,054 miles

Fuel body flap not staying in locked position

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 May 2012 123,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel body flap not staying in locked position

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2011 103,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 103,678 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 83,334 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 83,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 63,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 63,599 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,903 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 49,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FBL is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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