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AE05 FFD

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,950 mi
Last recorded127,950 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 127,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,894 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damage

Fail 18 Aug 2014 103,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damage

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 99,560 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,713 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 88,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

N/S/R bumpstop worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S washer jet poor

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,884 miles

o/s washer jet inop

Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,884 miles

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

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

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

o/s washer jet inop

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,267 miles

Hand brake requires adjusting.

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 FFD is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

AE05 FFD is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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