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DU53 EBA

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

366,777 mi
Last recorded366,777 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 366,777 miles

Welded Repairs Have Been Undersealed

chassis and inner sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2018 366,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis and inner sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 366,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 358,211 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 358,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 350,381 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2017 350,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

REAR AXEL IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Feb 2017 341,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 341,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 331,884 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 331,555 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 320,383 miles

inner sills corroded

oil leak

weep from the power steering pump noisey

Pass 26 Aug 2015 310,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 301,934 miles

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

inner sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 301,929 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 288,794 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 288,792 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pads low

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 277,560 miles

front o/s link bar rubber perished

front o/s tyre worn on the edge

inner sills corroded

play in the n/s track rod end

Pass 29 Aug 2013 267,102 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 267,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil leak

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear nearside tyre low tread

Pass 15 Feb 2013 258,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 246,665 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front constant velocity boot has signs of grease

offside front indicator cracked

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 246,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

battery insecure

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front constant velocity boot has signs of grease

offside front indicator cracked

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 217,218 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 216,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 191,869 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 191,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 140,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 116,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,551 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU53 EBA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DU53 EBA, 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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DU53 EBA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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