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2020 Skoda Scala 1.0L Petrol · BJ20 XJB

BJ20 XJB

2020 Skoda Scala (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 46,267 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SKODA SCALA
Year / Origin
2020 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
46,267 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
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BJ20 XJB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
  • 46,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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BJ20 XJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 08:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Skoda Scala (BJ20 XJB) between June 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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BJ20 XJB Mileage History

  1. 02/06/202320,864 mi
  2. 24/05/202427,820 mi+6,956 mi
  3. 29/05/202536,878 mi+9,058 mi
  4. 02/06/202536,905 mi+27 mi
  5. 28/05/202646,267 mi+9,362 mi

Average of roughly 8,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2020 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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