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AE05 FCG

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FCG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 117,690 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 113,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,331 miles

Handbrake adjustment advised

Offside Front Inner Track rod arm has slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,734 miles

Exhaust corroded/ Front flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,565 miles

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

Exhaust corroded/ Front flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,541 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded and bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust outer shell slight corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,540 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded and bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust outer shell slight corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,908 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)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 19 Mar 2016 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,805 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,454 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,454 miles

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level high

Fail 16 Mar 2012 46,914 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil level high

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,036 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers juddering

nearside washer jet poor spray

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,262 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 33,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Both rear indicators faded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,094 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,068 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 FCG is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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