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EF03 CHJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CHJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,009 miles

slight play in front steering

Pass 15 Aug 2013 118,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 118,816 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,042 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 88,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,735 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2008 58,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 58,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 50,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,144 miles

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

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

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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EF03 CHJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EF03 CHJ, 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 EF03 CHJ registered?

EF03 CHJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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