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AE05 FMJ

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,418 mi
Last recorded126,418 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 126,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded effecting image (4.1.2 (c))

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 Lens faded effecting image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever near end of working travel.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,725 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 119,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY --- MIDD SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

REAR BRAKE INSPECTION RECOMMENDED NOISEY UNDER TEST

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL PERISHED EXPOSED CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 115,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front reg plate slightly cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 115,450 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front reg plate slightly cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,397 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 113,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

back box casing corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 110,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

back box casing corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,132 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,245 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,183 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 FMJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FMJ, 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 FMJ is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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