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DU53 EBZ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

263,198 mi
Last recorded263,198 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 263,198 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 263,196 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 249,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 236,064 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 222,717 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 222,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 198,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010
Pass 22 Sep 2009 155,684 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 155,669 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 139,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 139,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 108,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 83,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 59,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 EBZ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

DU53 EBZ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is DU53 EBZ safe to buy?

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