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DU53 EEN

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

269,840 mi
Last recorded269,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 269,840 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 267,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 262,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 262,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 256,426 miles

chip in screen

wheel chair seat belt stuck

Fail 1 Dec 2014 256,426 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chip in screen

wheel chair seat belt stuck

Pass 6 Aug 2014 254,914 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 254,914 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 249,271 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2014 249,270 miles

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

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2013 233,281 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 233,281 miles

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

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

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)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 221,800 miles

EML Light illuminated

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

Play evident in steering column suspect universal joints

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 211,453 miles

EM warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch bite point high(roadtested)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 211,232 miles

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

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

EM warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2012 206,115 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear engine mount showing wear

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

Pass 21 May 2012 198,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 191,682 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And wearing On Inner Edge (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 191,682 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And wearing On Inner Edge (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 179,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 179,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

All Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Brake Discs BAdly Scored

Nearside Rear Slide Door Outer HAndle Poor

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm And Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2009 164,762 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 164,762 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Rear Number Plate Stained

Pass 3 Nov 2008 144,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,614 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 122,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 63,299 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 EEN is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EEN, 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 EEN is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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