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AV54 VBJ

2004 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VBJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel / both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,818 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 127,711 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 115,458 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,541 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 87,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,507 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,506 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 30 May 2014 54,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,347 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,334 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clips on o/s/r and n/s/f bottom ball joint broken on upper and lower position on gaiter.

Fail 24 May 2013 46,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

clips on o/s/r and n/s/f bottom ball joint broken on upper and lower position on gaiter.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,543 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 45,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,501 miles

Slight bulge on nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,091 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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AV54 VBJ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV54 VBJ, 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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AV54 VBJ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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