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AE05 FGO

2005 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,209 mi
Last recorded135,209 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,123 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 132,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 132,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,787 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer covering corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,071 miles

Rear silencer is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 102,066 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,071 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,787 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,569 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,882 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FGO 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 85.7%.

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 FGO, 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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What year was AE05 FGO registered?

AE05 FGO is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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