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DU53 EAE

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

263,369 mi
Last recorded263,369 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 EAE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 263,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 263,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 342,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 314,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

security of both wiper blades

Fail 22 Aug 2018 314,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

security of both wiper blades

Pass 23 Aug 2017 282,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint at turbo (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2016 262,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 210,521 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant warning light on

o/s front brake pipe correded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 210,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant warning light on

o/s front brake pipe correded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 375,993 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 334,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 290,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 248,720 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 248,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 212,267 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 212,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 175,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 133,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,657 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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DU53 EAE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DU53 EAE, 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 DU53 EAE registered?

DU53 EAE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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