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AE05 FRX

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,987 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,062 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,150 miles

Both rear tyres outter edges starting to wear

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 101,046 miles

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,045 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 95,136 miles

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2011 89,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2011 89,006 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres outter edge starting to wear and perish

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 74,856 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,910 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 FRX is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

Is AE05 FRX safe to buy?

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