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AE05 FLC

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,762 mi
Last recorded191,762 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 191,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 191,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 174,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated but still holding grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded but not leaking any gases.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 174,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint at front to middle section. sleeve is damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is badly faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is badly faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated but still holding grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded but not leaking any gases.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar D bushes are slight worn.

exhaust rear silencer is badly corroded but not leaking any gases.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 165,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp lens is badly faded. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to limit and also heavily worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

both front anti roll bar D bushes are slight worn.

exhaust rear silencer is badly corroded but not leaking any gases.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 155,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 155,759 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is black in colour. (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens is badly faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working on dipped beam. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,015 miles

Both the rear shock absorbers dust cover boot loose

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside rear axle beam front rubber bush slightly deteriorated, has no provide any movement

Offside rear tail light unit outer lens slightly damaged

Oil leak slight leak of engine oil ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 139,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight unit outer lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight unit outer lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Both the rear shock absorbers dust cover boot loose

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside rear axle beam front rubber bush slightly deteriorated, has no provide any movement

Offside rear tail light unit outer lens slightly damaged

Oil leak slight leak of engine oil ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,436 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking any gases.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 126,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot. (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of discs badly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of discs badly corroded. (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking any gases.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 107,095 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,200 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)

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

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,727 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)

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,695 miles

Nearside 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,214 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,214 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,444 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FLC is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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