2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · ML05 AAF
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/04/2005. Recorded mileage 87,006 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
ML05 AAF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2022
- 87,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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ML05 AAF Mileage History
- 14/09/202178,436 mi
- 08/09/202287,006 mi+8,570 mi
Average of roughly 8,722 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
ML05 AAF 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 (ML05 AAF) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This is a sensible option for a buyer se
When inspecting this red Fabia, focus on the mechanical components that frequently cause issues for this model, such as the drive shaft joints and braking systems. Although this specific vehicle has no recorded defects in its recent history, these are common failure points within the wider Skoda Fabia aggregate data.
Request a full service history to supplement the MOT records, as the MOT only confirms the vehicle met minimum safety standards at the time of testing. Given the age of the vehicle, check for any signs of corrosion or wear that may not have been captured in the 2022 test, particularly around the suspension and braking components.
The 1198cc petrol engine is designed for efficiency, making it relatively inexpensive to run in terms of fuel economy. As a 2005 model, tax bands and insurance groups are typically lower than modern equivalents, though you should verify the specific insurance group for this 1.2L variant.
Maintenance costs for a Skoda of this era are generally predictable, though you should budget for common wear-and-tear items like tyres, brake pads, and bulbs. The estimated annual running cost is reflective of a small-capacity petrol engine used for urban or short-distance commuting.
Based on aggregate data for the Skoda Fabia, you should pay close attention to the headlamps to ensure they are functioning correctly and are not clouded. Additionally, inspect the drive shaft joints for any play or noise, as this is a top reason for MOT failures in this model range.
It is also prudent to check the service brake performance and the condition of the brake discs and pads. While this specific vehicle (ML05AAF) passed its 2021 and 2022 tests without defects, these areas remain the most statistically likely points of failure for this model.
This 2005 Skoda Fabia features a 1.2L petrol engine and has covered 87,006 miles as of its last MOT in September 2022. While the vehicle is over 20 years old, the recorded MOT history shows two consecutive passes with no defects in 2021 and 2022. Compared to the model average annual mileage of 6,301, this vehicle has been driven slightly more than the statistical norm for this model type.
The Skoda Fabia has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 258,363 analysed vehicles, with common failures related to headlamps, drive shaft joints, and braking systems.
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