2005 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · JM05 APM
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 176,858 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM05 APM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 176,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM05 APM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Fabia (JM05 APM) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
JM05 APM Mileage History
- 03/09/2025176,836 mi
- 09/09/2025176,858 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,348 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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