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DS51 DFF

2002 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,317 mi
Last recorded189,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DFF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 189,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 189,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 163,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 163,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 124,901 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 124,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2007

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,490 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DS51 DFF is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DS51 DFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS51 DFF registered?

DS51 DFF is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is DS51 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 DFF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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