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AE05 FKG

2005 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,367 mi
Last recorded66,367 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 66,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 66,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,968 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2024 52,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play in inner tie rod

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished and old (2011) 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding, flex and sleeve weak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,634 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,729 miles

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,663 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,460 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 FKG is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

AE05 FKG is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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