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BN53 MBX

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,391 mi
Last recorded120,391 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,391 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S and n/s front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S and n/s front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,485 miles

Front discs worn

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front discs worn

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 88,257 miles

slight play in o/s front steering rack joint

Fail 30 Apr 2009 88,216 miles

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

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s front steering rack joint

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,190 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,186 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 MBX is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

BN53 MBX is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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