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BN53 LYY

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LYY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 157,582 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 157,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 3 Dec 2012

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant content low

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 128,894 miles

Front discs corroded excessivly

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 128,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs corroded excessivly

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 114,769 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,332 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 95,325 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

turbo bearings very noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,606 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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BN53 LYY is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN53 LYY, 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 BN53 LYY registered?

BN53 LYY is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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