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5253 AR

2006 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Fiat Scudo97,177 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration5253 AR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,359 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,304 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,264 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,260 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength complete sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,031 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 55,919 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 49,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,929 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack showing no white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 46,928 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack showing no white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 43,720 miles

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 43,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed due to tread cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed due to tread cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,706 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear lamp damaged slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 12,980 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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5253 AR is a 2006 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5253 AR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5253 AR registered?

5253 AR is a 2006 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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