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DS02 AKJ

2002 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

347,368 mi
Last recorded347,368 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 AKJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 347,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 347,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 324,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Passed emissions test but did not print

Pass 18 Apr 2013 297,465 miles

Front of outer sill weakened by corrosion

Half of nearside screenwasher not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake is binding

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2012 265,088 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 265,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 237,747 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 237,747 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 211,850 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 211,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front brakes slight binding.

o/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 183,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 183,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 167,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 148,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 130,870 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 113,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 113,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 96,196 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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DS02 AKJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 DS02 AKJ, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS02 AKJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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