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AE05 FTU

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,480 mi
Last recorded179,480 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 179,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 179,362 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 174,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 170,372 miles

All rear seats folded and full unable to check seat belts

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust knocking on body and rear axle beam

fuel filter corroding on one side

Fail 29 Dec 2022 170,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected track rod end locking nut missing (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components bearing housing missing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear seats folded and full unable to check seat belts

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust knocking on body and rear axle beam

fuel filter corroding on one side

Fail 16 Dec 2022 169,900 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust is chafing with rear bumper

Exhaust mounting defective Central + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Top mounting is seized

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 161,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack, nearside front, slight play/wear.

Fail 24 Nov 2021 161,224 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering rack, slight play/wear

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 160,928 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack, slight play/wear

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 158,039 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 149,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 143,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 143,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust down pipe flex slightly deteriorated

n/s/r exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,828 miles

n/s/r exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 25 Apr 2016 129,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine light on

n/s/r exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,634 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 87,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 77,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 68,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,617 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 FTU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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