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AE05 FFJ

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 119,439 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 119,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear tailgate cannot be opened bike carrier connected

Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 113,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,935 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/F & NS/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OS/R & NS/R (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 105,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/F & NS/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OS/R & NS/R (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 105,887 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR & NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting

Pass 26 May 2021 92,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 92,229 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 87,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

TYRE SIZE 165-70-14

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,370 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,370 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,673 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,837 miles

nearside wiper blade defective

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,920 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

substantial surface corrosion present on front brake discs (vehicle appears to have been standing)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 15,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,969 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 FFJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FFJ, 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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AE05 FFJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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