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AX04 BSU

2004 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,161 mi
Last recorded206,161 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 206,161 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top shock strengthening plate excessive corrosion and is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top shock strengthening plate excessive corrosion and is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock abs very soft in action (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock abs very soft in action (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced has corrosion and is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn both front springs worn x-section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount notchy (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 188,044 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pipe to pump/power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return piupe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts feeling notchy (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 188,043 miles

Front Emissions not tested exhaust broke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pipe to pump/power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return piupe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts feeling notchy (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,278 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

STRONG ADVISE -BRAKE PEDAL CREEPS UNDER LOAD

Fail 19 Mar 2019 161,275 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

STRONG ADVISE -BRAKE PEDAL CREEPS UNDER LOAD

Pass 11 Jan 2018 140,568 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 140,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 132,465 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 132,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 123,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,791 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 85,601 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

play in o/s steering rack rod

Pass 3 Jan 2012 85,601 miles

play in o/s steering rack rod

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,537 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 59,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

washers an d wipers not checked.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,522 miles

slight lift in offside front lower arm ball joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,761 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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AX04 BSU is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AX04 BSU, 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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AX04 BSU is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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