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DU53 EFM

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s centre inner sill coroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 257,011 miles

corrosion front offside and front nearside outer sills

Pass 16 Jun 2014 249,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 249,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 238,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 238,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 225,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 216,874 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 216,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s steering rack rod ends worn

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 EFM is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

DU53 EFM is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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