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BJ53 UKL

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

334,507 mi
Last recorded334,507 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UKL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 334,507 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 334,478 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 331,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 328,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 328,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2021

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 156,999 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rubber bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 156,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 156,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 154,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 152,231 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 143,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 138,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010
Fail 18 Oct 2010

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 124,691 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 124,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2008

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 27 Sep 2007 85,510 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 85,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,153 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 56,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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BJ53 UKL 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 BJ53 UKL, 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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BJ53 UKL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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