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BT53 FMD

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FMD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre underbody engine mount seriously deteriorated (MOT failure at some point in 2012)

oil filler cap missing

rear brakes noisy on application

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure (MOT failure at some point in 2012)

centre underbody engine mount seriously deteriorated (MOT failure at some point in 2012)

oil filler cap missing

rear brakes noisy on application

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011

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

Front brake discs and pads look well worn??

Lower engine stabaliser bush worn out

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers washer jet poor

front brake discs corroded and scored slightly

n/s rear tyre close to limit

o/s front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2009
Pass 7 Jun 2008 116,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 111,231 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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BT53 FMD is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 FMD, 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 BT53 FMD registered?

BT53 FMD is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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