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AE05 FGA

2005 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,794 mi
Last recorded188,794 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 188,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and not working

anti-skid light on dash is on

Pass 9 Apr 2019 185,227 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 174,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 174,436 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mountings fitted incorrectly

nearside and offside rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 160,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mountings fitted incorrectly

nearside and offside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 148,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 148,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,635 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 127,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 127,247 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,212 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,212 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside front fog light not working

Offside wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 108,824 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,733 miles

Some movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,503 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,503 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 49,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FGA is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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