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DX52 MLL

2002 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,369 mi
Last recorded221,369 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 MLL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 221,369 miles

Offside and Nearside front inner wheel arch liners missing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 221,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and Nearside front inner wheel arch liners missing

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 199,103 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front number plate damaged/cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in Offside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Jul 2010 199,096 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake discs worn/pitted

Front number plate damaged/cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in Offside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Apr 2009 177,893 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Oil pressure warning lamp not working

Play in Offside and Nearside Steering Rack Arms

Centre fist row seat head rest insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2009 177,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Oil pressure warning lamp not working

Play in Offside and Nearside Steering Rack Arms

Centre fist row seat head rest insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2008 156,674 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 156,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 117,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 117,673 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,905 miles

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

near side front wiper blade secured by wire †near side headlight loose [secured by cardboard †to gain headlight aim]

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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DX52 MLL is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 DX52 MLL, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX52 MLL registered?

DX52 MLL is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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