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DV53 KJE

2003 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KJE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018
Fail 19 Nov 2018

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017
Pass 2 Dec 2016
Pass 6 Nov 2015
Pass 7 Nov 2014
Pass 21 Nov 2013

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 82,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2010 70,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,255 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,477 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DV53 KJE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DV53 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV53 KJE registered?

DV53 KJE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is DV53 KJE safe to buy?

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