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AE05 FFW

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 157,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 139,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 138,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated, centre exhaust has a slight leak and back box outer skin is corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,191 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,191 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,911 miles

both front tyres are wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,562 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 16,031 miles

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

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

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 FFW is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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