2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SY05 UJH
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 117,900 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY05 UJH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2016
- 117,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY05 UJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Fabia (SY05 UJH) between March 2008 and October 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”.
SY05 UJH Mileage History
- 11/03/200837,025 mi
- 11/03/200950,671 mi+13,646 mi
- 19/03/200950,686 mi+15 mi
- 12/03/201059,784 mi+9,098 mi
- 23/03/201170,820 mi+11,036 mi
- 24/03/201170,821 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/201377,764 mi+6,943 mi
- 18/10/201377,764 mi
- 17/10/201493,900 mi+16,136 mi
- 21/10/201493,900 mi
- 21/10/2015106,646 mi+12,746 mi
- 23/10/2015106,646 mi
- 10/10/2016117,900 mi+11,254 mi
- 12/10/2016117,900 mi
Average of roughly 9,416 miles per year across 14 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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- 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
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