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DU53 EER

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,268 mi
Last recorded185,268 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 185,268 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 185,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 177,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 167,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 195,364 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 195,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 184,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 173,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 173,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 162,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 147,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 136,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 118,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,913 miles

Advise----Offside and nearside front brake hoses fouling slightly at brake pipe brackets.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 104,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Advise------Shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,721 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 EER 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 EER, 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 EER registered?

DU53 EER is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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