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AE05 FDK

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2022 130,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2022 130,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,108 miles

General corrosion

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

Slight play in front joints

Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,763 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,055 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,476 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,718 miles

body damaged nearside rear

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

under tray loose

Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,718 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake traval

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

under tray loose

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damaged nearside rear

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,350 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,240 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

offside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

Fail 4 Jan 2011 46,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

offside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 33,422 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 FDK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

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