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AE05 FBV

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 96,456 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,086 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter split by rear clip

nearside front tyre worn SMOOTH inner edge

nearside front wiper splitting at ends

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

nearside rear tyre worn SMOOTH and HEAVY inner edge wearing outer edge tyre close to legal limit and perishing

offside front tyre worn SMOOTH and HEAVY inner edge and tyre close to legal limit

Fail 24 Feb 2023 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front outer cv gaiter split by rear clip

nearside front tyre worn SMOOTH inner edge

nearside front wiper splitting at ends

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

nearside rear tyre worn SMOOTH and HEAVY inner edge wearing outer edge tyre close to legal limit and perishing

offside front tyre worn SMOOTH and HEAVY inner edge and tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,636 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 72,636 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,965 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,964 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,124 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,920 miles

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

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

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

nsr & osr tyres perished in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,564 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,665 miles

slight signs of tyre wear to nearside front on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,708 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,946 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 FBV is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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