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BT53 THV

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 THV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,470 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge + o/s rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge + o/s rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,252 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge + getting low + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge + getting low + centre + rear exhaust corroded + very slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 2 Feb 2012 58,252 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge + getting low + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge + getting low + centre + rear exhaust corroded + very slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,926 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

brake discs slightly corroded

washers weak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 46,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

steering rack slight play in ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,357 miles

Oil leak

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

steering rack slight play in ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,551 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2007
Fail 26 Nov 2007

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 98,505 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 THV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT53 THV, 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 THV registered?

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

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