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DY54 VJP

2004 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,937 mi
Last recorded152,937 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VJP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 152,937 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 152,932 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 154,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 167,489 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 163,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 162,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 162,211 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level warning illuminated level seems ok visually

new exhaust fouling on bracket

Fail 15 May 2013 162,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level warning illuminated level seems ok visually

rear brakes not locking on test recommend overhaul

Pass 8 May 2012 156,799 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 156,783 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 150,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 140,345 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 140,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 135,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 125,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 106,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 106,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 106,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 106,876 miles

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

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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DY54 VJP is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 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 DY54 VJP, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY54 VJP registered?

DY54 VJP is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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