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DS03 YSJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 YSJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 141,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 139,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 136,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,773 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 133,773 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,767 miles

Nearside Rear signs of brake fluid leak. pos wheel cylinder leak.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 113,982 miles

Corrosion forming to underside of vehicle and around suspention components

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,982 miles

Corrosion forming to underside of vehicle and around suspention components

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014
Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,633 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,463 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,929 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,474 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 57,474 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,434 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,254 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 42,254 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DS03 YSJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DS03 YSJ, 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 DS03 YSJ registered?

DS03 YSJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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