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AE05 FGM

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 130,929 miles

drivers seat has slight movement in runners

drivers seatbelt stalk bit long but acceptable.

Fail 31 May 2018 130,929 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs worn and corroded inner edges (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes at both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres badly perished cord exposed -165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both were low (4.1.2 (a))

drivers seat has slight movement in runners

drivers seatbelt stalk bit long but acceptable.

Pass 26 May 2017 128,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lower cover insecure

Fail 23 May 2017 128,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine lower cover insecure

Pass 18 May 2016 110,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 May 2016 110,335 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 92,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 92,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,836 miles

cap missing off rear wiper spindle

tail gate interior pull strap missing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,836 miles

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

cap missing off rear wiper spindle

tail gate interior pull strap missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,448 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF suspension bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,311 miles

Screw in osr tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,311 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Screw in osr tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,527 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 FGM is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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