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DY05 RCU

2005 Fiat Scudo

Yellow Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 RCU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,880 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre both edges worn

Fail 28 Aug 2014 123,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre both edges worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 119,363 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 119,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 113,774 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 113,774 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 97,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 62,337 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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DY05 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Yellow with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY05 RCU, 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 DY05 RCU registered?

DY05 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DY05 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 RCU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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