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AE05 FHJ

2005 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,435 mi
Last recorded154,435 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,435 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 154,435 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,825 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 144,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 128,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,561 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 114,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2014 114,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2013 101,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 87,017 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 87,017 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,764 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 FHJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

AE05 FHJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is AE05 FHJ safe to buy?

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