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AE05 FMK

2005 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,096 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyre tread depth 3-3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

n.s handbrake cable bulging/ corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,580 miles

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not examined

o/s/r tyre low on edge

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,459 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,029 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 FMK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

AE05 FMK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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