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AE05 FWG

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,249 mi
Last recorded190,249 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 190,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 181,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 181,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 169,153 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 169,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 161,722 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 161,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 152,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 146,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 146,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 135,766 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc shield deteriorating

nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorating

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2014 135,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc shield deteriorating

nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorating

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2013 123,779 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 123,763 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 114,357 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,524 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,913 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 80,913 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,999 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 60,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 39,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 FWG is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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