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BJ54 DVF

2004 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

100,476 mi
Last recorded100,476 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 DVF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 9 years old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise operation of n/s sliding door

n/s gearbox mounting bracket corroded

n/s rear light lens slightly damaged

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2024 100,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok,,, tyre looks under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 9 years old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise operation of n/s sliding door

n/s gearbox mounting bracket corroded

n/s rear light lens slightly damaged

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,213 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges, tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Nearside gearbox mounting point has advanced corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect recommend attention (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,162 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect recommend replace (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s headlamp lens, slight deterioration, output slightly reduced

n/s window mech defective

rear exhaust system, close to spare wheel and carrier

Fail 24 Sep 2022 97,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect recommend replace (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s headlamp lens, slight deterioration, output slightly reduced

n/s window mech defective

rear exhaust system, close to spare wheel and carrier

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,390 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat, puncture ()

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

n/s/f window mech defective

rear exhaust system close to spare wheel carrier

Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat, puncture ()

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

n/s/f window mech defective

rear exhaust system close to spare wheel carrier

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

Spare tyre defective devoid of tread on edge ()

exhaust system very close to spare wheel carrier

n/s/f window mech, defective

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,318 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split,,, exhaust touching spare wheel, and body,,, recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre, devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat cushion worn

n/s front window mech defective

Fail 17 Sep 2019 87,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split,,, exhaust touching spare wheel, and body,,, recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre, devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat cushion worn

n/s front window mech defective

Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust emissions struggled to pass ,, recommend check

n/s/f door window not working

rear exhaust system close to/touching body

Fail 15 Sep 2018 84,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust emissions struggled to pass ,, recommend check

n/s/f door window not working

rear exhaust system close to/touching body

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,216 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door window not working

rear exhaust, touching body

Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres, worn on edges

exhaust system slight deterioration in places

n/s door window not working

washers weak in operation,, recommend check

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both front tyres, worn slightly on edges

minor oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front recommend check/adjust

Offside Rear handbrake performance low, recommend check

Offside Rear nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre, slight deviation in tread, recommend replace

both front tyres, worn slightly on edges

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight play/wear in steering rack

tyre size 195/70/14 t

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear brakes noisy in operation

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2013 59,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear brakes noisy in operation

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2012 51,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy in operation, recommend check

steering rack, very slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brakes noisy in operation, recommend check

steering rack, very slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2012 51,680 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brakes noisy in operation, recommend check

steering rack, very slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2011 44,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2010 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

slight play in steering rack

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,741 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

both front brake binding slightly

oil level low

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 13 Oct 2008 25,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,475 miles

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

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,410 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes noisey on brake test

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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BJ54 DVF is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BJ54 DVF, 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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BJ54 DVF is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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