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BG53 NCU

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NCU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,133 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 93,133 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,336 miles

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

exhaust silencer very corroded

osr tyre cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2021 84,336 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer very corroded

osr tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,020 miles

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

exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,020 miles

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

exhaust silencer very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,736 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 78,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,119 miles

nsf tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,614 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,154 miles

play in o/s of rack boarderline

n/s side repeater pale boarderline

n/s/r axle bush not fully in but has no play

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/r axle pivot bush splitting from bonding boarderline

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,132 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s side repeater pale boarderline

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/r axle pivot bush splitting from bonding boarderline

o/s/r tyre splitting

play in o/s of rack boarderline

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,905 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls deeply perished

stone chip to centre windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres sidewalls deeply perished

stone chip to centre windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,220 miles

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

screen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,220 miles

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

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

screen chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,473 miles

reartyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,532 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack notchy

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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BG53 NCU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 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 BG53 NCU, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG53 NCU registered?

BG53 NCU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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