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AE05 FRU

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

273,251 mi
Last recorded273,251 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 273,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 273,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 265,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 265,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 260,661 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underbody

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 252,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 252,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 242,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 242,557 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 234,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 224,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 224,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 208,508 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 20,710 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Clutch Showing Signs of Wear

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 200,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 190,839 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 190,839 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 176,706 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 176,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 161,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 161,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 145,024 miles

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

Rear exhaust section starting corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 129,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,615 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 75,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2008 56,076 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 FRU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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