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AE05 FCX

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,253 mi
Last recorded128,253 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 128,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,934 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on dash

Fail 20 Apr 2015 109,904 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,997 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

wiper operation doesnt park correctly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,878 miles

both front tyres run off on inner edges

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

engine lamp on

exhaust system corroded

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 57,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,325 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 FCX is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

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

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