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FA04 XTZ

2004 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XTZ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

rear axle corroding

sills corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

rear axle corroding

sills corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2019

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre silencer pipe corroded

front x member corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2019

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre silencer pipe corroded

front x member corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre brake light not working

front subframe corroding

n/s front tyre scuffed on inside

spare tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2018

Exhaust system insecure rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on broken spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre brake light not working

front subframe corroding

n/s front tyre scuffed on inside

spare tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,373 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking no ply or chords visible

axle bushes worn

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,373 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking no ply or chords visible

axle bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 45,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Both front brake discs worn, front brake pads low.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,731 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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FA04 XTZ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FA04 XTZ, 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 FA04 XTZ registered?

FA04 XTZ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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