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EA03 VUM

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VUM
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 93,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of the vehicle and various components have age related corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pipe into rear silencer weak with rust

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019

Nearside Direction indicator not working All nearside indicators, front , rear and repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018
Pass 13 Feb 2017
Pass 15 Feb 2016
Pass 9 Feb 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to read mileage, due to LED fault

Pass 29 Jan 2013

Offside front and rear tyres worn on outer egde

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,260 miles

Passenger front door difficult to open

Fail 7 Feb 2012 47,260 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,745 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,559 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,334 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EA03 VUM is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA03 VUM, 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.

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What year was EA03 VUM registered?

EA03 VUM is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 VUM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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