2005 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · YS05 FHH
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 72,198 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS05 FHH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 72,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS05 FHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Fabia (YS05 FHH) between July 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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 (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
YS05 FHH Mileage History
- 29/07/200816,674 mi
- 01/08/200816,695 mi+21 mi
- 01/08/200922,507 mi+5,812 mi
- 05/08/201026,737 mi+4,230 mi
- 02/08/201130,043 mi+3,306 mi
- 30/07/201233,620 mi+3,577 mi
- 29/07/201337,922 mi+4,302 mi
- 30/07/201442,099 mi+4,177 mi
- 04/08/201442,099 mi
- 24/07/201544,270 mi+2,171 mi
- 01/08/201544,280 mi+10 mi
- 03/08/201648,671 mi+4,391 mi
- 20/07/201750,827 mi+2,156 mi
- 06/07/201853,484 mi+2,657 mi
- 22/05/201955,682 mi+2,198 mi
- 15/04/202155,694 mi+12 mi
- 20/04/202155,707 mi+13 mi
- 08/05/202459,029 mi+3,322 mi
- 13/05/202459,039 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/202566,889 mi+7,850 mi
- 05/05/202672,198 mi+5,309 mi
- 08/05/202672,198 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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