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DN53 HFH

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HFH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 99,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019
Fail 3 Dec 2019

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018
Fail 4 Dec 2018

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bumper insecure ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 94,133 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,411 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 93,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014
Fail 2 Dec 2014

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013
Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,022 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 87,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,000 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 844,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,675 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,943 miles

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

high level brake lamp inoperative

offside rear light lens smashed but not affecting mot

Fail 14 Oct 2008 69,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

high level brake lamp inoperative

offside rear light lens smashed but not affecting mot

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 40,940 miles

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

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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DN53 HFH is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DN53 HFH, 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 DN53 HFH registered?

DN53 HFH is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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