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AV51 VBG

2001 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,324 mi
Last recorded159,324 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VBG
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 159,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,330 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 153,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 153,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 128,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,584 miles
Fail 28 May 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,337 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,337 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,069 miles

Oil leak

rear gearbox mount u/s

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

rear gearbox mount u/s

Pass 9 May 2011 80,121 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,849 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,102 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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AV51 VBG is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 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 AV51 VBG, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 VBG is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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