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AE05 FBN

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,002 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 119,000 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,048 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 115,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,223 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens faded/dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens faded/dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,432 miles

Front slight damage to number plate

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle & steering/suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front slight damage to number plate

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle & steering/suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,692 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,549 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,549 miles

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

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

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,514 miles

headlamp aim just passed test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

headlamp aim just passed test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,426 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,600 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front wing damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 55,599 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 55,599 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,469 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 FBN is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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