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A5 BFS

2020 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,288 mi
Last recorded32,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Fabia25,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 32,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS indicating loss of pressure

Pass 7 Feb 2025 24,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 24,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 19,146 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 19,062 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 13,290 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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A5 BFS is a 2020 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 25,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 BFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 6 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 BFS registered?

A5 BFS is a 2020 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2020.

Is A5 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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