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AE05 FFV

2005 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,624 mi
Last recorded158,624 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 158,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 155,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 152,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 152,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,860 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 147,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 145,237 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,659 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside front (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,274 miles

both front leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

both front leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

internal headlamp adjuster moved

Fail 23 Mar 2016 129,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

internal headlamp adjuster moved

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,262 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,722 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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 FFV is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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