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AE05 FBO

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

59,642 mi
Last recorded59,642 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FBO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 59,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 59,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,176 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,022 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 56,967 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,098 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 56,098 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 54,269 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 17 May 2019 54,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 May 2018 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just visible (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 18 May 2017 51,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,765 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 49,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 20 May 2015 47,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake high

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 20 May 2015 47,847 miles

handbrake high

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 22 May 2014 46,510 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,438 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 44,433 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,424 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 39,322 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,734 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,840 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 FBO is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FBO, 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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What year was AE05 FBO registered?

AE05 FBO is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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