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AE05 FCN

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,282 mi
Last recorded58,282 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 58,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,696 miles

Nearside Front brake heat shield insercure

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,888 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 46,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,785 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test None official sticker in swept area, moved to other side of windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,192 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,929 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers worn

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,939 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 29,939 miles

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

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

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

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 FCN is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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