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AE05 FVA

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 110,662 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield need attention

Fail 4 Feb 2022 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy, Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield need attention

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has slight travel.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 55,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 507,020 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,306 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 33,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,286 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 FVA is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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