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AE05 FCV

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,232 miles

rear x2 shocker damp-

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet/snowy condition

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 45,326 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 45,326 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,779 miles

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,059 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,761 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 FCV is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

AE05 FCV is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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