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AE05 FCA

2005 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,130 mi
Last recorded75,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,130 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlamp beam patterns require attention soon

brake flexi ferrules corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside mirror repaired by tape

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,123 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

flexi brake ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror repaired by tape

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine Management Light

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, nail in OSF.

Rear exhaust and centre sleeve badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,215 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

handbrake has long travel

handbrake has long travel

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,215 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

handbrake has long travel

handbrake has long travel

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,089 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,237 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,630 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,625 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Pass 23 May 2013 56,083 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2013 56,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 37,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,337 miles

front & rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,217 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 FCA is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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