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AE05 FFU

2005 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,828 mi
Last recorded124,828 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing 185/60R14

Offside Front Tyre has cut but no deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre perishing 185/60R14

Offside Rear Tyre perishing 185/60R14

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing 185/60R14

Offside Front Tyre has cut but no deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre perishing 185/60R14

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing 185/60R14

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn more on inside edges

vehicles interior headlamp adjuster moved to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,516 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight imbalance front brake readings

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,742 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

slight inbalance in front brakes of 7%

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,177 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack around tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,150 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 FFU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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