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BF08 TGU

2008 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

415,980 mi
Last recorded415,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Scudo110,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 TGU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 415,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 368,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 364,355 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 364,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested no e m l working and the exhaust is blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1 x smoking sticker 70 mm in size front (taxi fail)

Pass 14 Jul 2021 340,378 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /middle (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 340,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

1 x smoking sticker needed (taxi fail)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /middle (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r inner door handle trim not fitted properly (taxi fail)

Pass 8 Jul 2020 333,522 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

rear tyres close to taxi limit

Pass 8 Jul 2019 319,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 301,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 301,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 279,041 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 279,014 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre needs doing 4 taxi road test ()

engine management light on

rear windows tinted with flim TAXI TEST FAIL

Pass 21 Jul 2016 256,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 256,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 256,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 230,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 202,217 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 175,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 151,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65 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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BF08 TGU is a 2008 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,522 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 BF08 TGU, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 TGU registered?

BF08 TGU is a 2008 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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