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AP53 RUJ

2004 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 RUJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area,not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area,not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area.Inner and outer,not welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working wipers could not be checked (3.5 (a))

Both front brake hose brackets adrift

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil level on min

Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 156,944 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018

2/ front rad cross member corroded

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and center sill backing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

1/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded at front

2/ front rad cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,290 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 132,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2015 132,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,756 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 127,756 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

front bumper detached at bottom

pipe into front silencer has a slight blow

Pass 12 Jun 2013 127,484 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 127,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 125,169 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake pads becoming low 4-6000 miles approx

Fail 9 Jun 2012 125,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake pads becoming low 4-6000 miles approx

Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,041 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid between max and min

slight noise on rear brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2011 122,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid between max and min

slight noise on rear brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 118,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 15 Jun 2010 118,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 116,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 110,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2008 110,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 16 Jun 2007 100,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,906 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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AP53 RUJ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 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 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 AP53 RUJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP53 RUJ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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