2005 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · DG55 KMJ
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 42,365 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG55 KMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 42,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 KMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Fabia (DG55 KMJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
DG55 KMJ Mileage History
- 24/12/202233,076 mi
- 27/11/202337,169 mi+4,093 mi
- 25/11/202440,783 mi+3,614 mi
- 06/11/202542,348 mi+1,565 mi
- 07/11/202542,365 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Door Seal LeaksModerate
Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
Electric-hydraulic steering systems can lose assistance intermittently as the angle sensor or wiring ages.
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