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CU53 GYW

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GYW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired heavily corroded (1.1.17 (a))

Front Lower cross member corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Handbrake lever slight free play, likely requires adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Handbrake lever slight free play, likely requires adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front cross-member corroded

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake load sensing valve linkage corroded

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti roll bar/linkages removed or not fitted from factory

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

Front cross member corroded

Lower clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mount corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti roll bar/linkages removed or not fitted from factory

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

Front cross member corroded

Lower clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mount corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,766 miles

Front sub-frame heavy corrosion not excessive

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,670 miles

light corrosion front sub-frame

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,697 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,781 miles

n/s sliding door will not open.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

suspension dry/corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,293 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

n/s centre outer door handle not working.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 25,293 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

n/s centre outer door handle not working.

service light on.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,946 miles

rear registration plate delaminated.

service light on dash aluminated.

various light under body corrosion.

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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CU53 GYW is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU53 GYW, 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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CU53 GYW is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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