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AE05 FCF

2005 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,446 mi
Last recorded128,446 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 128,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,212 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 125,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,915 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 122,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,016 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 110,016 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 88,329 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,089 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,826 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,056 miles

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

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

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 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

AE05 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 FCF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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