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DU53 ECJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

249,245 mi
Last recorded249,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 249,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 249,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 236,622 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 225,364 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 225,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 213,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 20 Oct 2010 204,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 186,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 175,530 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 175,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 169,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 149,566 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 149,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 121,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,274 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 96,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 68,132 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 ECJ 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 ECJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 ECJ registered?

DU53 ECJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DU53 ECJ safe to buy?

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