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AE05 FNK

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

260,274 mi
Last recorded260,274 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 260,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 252,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 239,069 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 222,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 207,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 195,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 186,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 173,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 164,064 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 164,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 156,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 22 Mar 2013 116,973 miles

right rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,884 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 106,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,030 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 89,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear heat sheld loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,578 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,548 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

OIL ON MIN MARK

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

SEVERE BRAKE SQUEAL NEARSIDE REAR DURIN G BRAKE TEST BUT NO JUDDER OR BIND MAY REQUIRE SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENT

SLIGHTLY WORNM WIPERS TO FRONT.

STICKER OSF LOWER SCREEN NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,653 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FNK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

AE05 FNK is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AE05 FNK safe to buy?

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