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BG53 NFV

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NFV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024

Offside Front LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRECRIBED AREA

REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 11 Nov 2022

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTTER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

NUMBER PLATE LAMP INOP

Offside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS PLAY

REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLOW TO RESPOND

Pass 15 Nov 2021

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear service brakes slow to apply

Pass 12 Oct 2020
Pass 7 Oct 2019

brake servo slow to refill

Fail 17 Jun 2019

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak and engine running hot overheating ()

diesel leak present at rear gearbox not evident leak

Fail 4 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Coolant leak and engine running hot overheating ()

diesel leak present at rear gearbox not evident leak

Fail 3 May 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from filter housing/injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front plate corroded which engine mount bolts too

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing/mirror broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Due to fouling on loose cover (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery light on

Pass 8 May 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling on a loose trim panel

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling on a loose trim panel

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2017 133,021 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 123,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,418 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,418 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 113,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,032 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,032 miles

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,831 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,481 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 84,478 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 NFV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

BG53 NFV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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