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AE05 FEJ

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,691 mi
Last recorded97,691 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,953 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 89,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,077 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,077 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,953 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,699 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 FEJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

AE05 FEJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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