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DX57 LMJ

2008 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

247,775 mi
Last recorded247,775 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Scudo110,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 LMJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 247,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 247,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 247,288 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 17 Jan 2018 247,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint joint loose in hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed +loose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear light lens broken

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 14 Feb 2017 231,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 231,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 231,094 miles

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 31 Jan 2017 230,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 24 Jun 2016 212,226 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately o/s/f (3.6.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 212,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 212,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 205,012 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 204,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 178,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 178,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 161,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 160,969 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 142,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 120,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 101,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 101,317 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,527 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 79,942 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,918 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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DX57 LMJ is a 2008 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,522 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 DX57 LMJ, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX57 LMJ is a 2008 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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