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DS51 HMV

2002 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,311 mi
Last recorded224,311 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 HMV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 224,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 213,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 201,374 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 201,371 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 184,460 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 184,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear 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 7 Jan 2015 183,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 171,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012

both front windscreen wipers slightly split but drivers view not affected

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,411 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 82,049 miles

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

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

slight knocking noise from steering rack but no play

Fail 31 Jan 2007 82,049 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

slight knocking noise from steering rack but no play

Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 66,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED & O/S/R TYRE ON 1.6 LIMIT

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 HMV is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DS51 HMV, 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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What year was DS51 HMV registered?

DS51 HMV is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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