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DU55 SZV

2005 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

353,881 mi
Last recorded353,881 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 SZV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 353,881 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 353,881 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 339,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 324,763 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under carriage under-sealed

Fail 4 Oct 2023 324,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

extensive welding repairs to under vehicle covered in underseal

under body corrosion all over

Pass 6 Oct 2022 307,450 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 307,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) this has a lot of play in steering rack ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 282,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 282,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 263,449 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Taxi has had a lot of welding carried out all work has been undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2020 263,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 250,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Taxi has had a lot of welding carried out, all work has been undersealed

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

Fail 4 Oct 2019 250,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Taxi has had a lot of welding carried out, all work has been undersealed

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 19 Sep 2018 239,169 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight nosie from offside front wheel

Fail 13 Sep 2018 238,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight nosie from offside front wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 220,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 199,901 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 199,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 190,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 179,429 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 152,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 120,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,657 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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DU55 SZV is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,714 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 DU55 SZV, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU55 SZV registered?

DU55 SZV is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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