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AE05 FGV

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,786 mi
Last recorded174,786 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 174,786 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 174,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 164,258 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 155,736 miles

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

engine misfire

Fail 1 Mar 2016 155,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

engine misfire

Pass 11 Mar 2015 154,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 142,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,142 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,506 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 FGV is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

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

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