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DU53 ECT

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,021 mi
Last recorded221,021 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 221,021 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2012 207,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 239,142 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 225,247 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 225,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 211,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 197,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 181,890 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 165,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 165,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 155,498 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 155,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 130,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 115,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,336 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 ECT is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

Is DU53 ECT safe to buy?

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