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FA03 MXU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MXU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,569 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,409 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 96,409 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,063 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,853 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,853 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,829 miles

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

Offside rear foot and handbrake did not lock up when tested

Possible grease on nearside front brake disc?

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear foot and handbrake did not lock up when tested

Possible grease on nearside front brake disc?

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2012 76,296 miles

n/s/f o/s/f indicators just starting to turn pale

Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f o/s/f indicators just starting to turn pale

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,770 miles

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

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

brake tests indicate brakes need attention/servicing

loose wires on nearside front low pad warning system resecured

nearside rear brake starting to bind

nearside rear tyre "ON" wear limit

slight grease leak on offside "CV" boot

wire on nearside front pad low warning system not connected

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,002 miles

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

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

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing

rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2008 53,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing

rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,817 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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FA03 MXU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA03 MXU, 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 FA03 MXU registered?

FA03 MXU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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