2020 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · SM20 BWY
2020 Skoda Fabia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 61,794 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM20 BWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 61,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM20 BWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Skoda Fabia (SM20 BWY) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SM20 BWY Mileage History
- 02/08/202347,612 mi
- 02/08/202347,612 mi
- 07/02/202451,273 mi+3,661 mi
- 30/01/202555,353 mi+4,080 mi
- 05/02/202661,794 mi+6,441 mi
Average of roughly 5,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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