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FA52 HBE

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,846 mi
Last recorded160,846 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 HBE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,846 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f/lower fog light lens broken and taped up

o/s/f/sidelight dim

o/s/r/light lens broken

Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,604 miles

all four coil springs corroded as marked

o/s/r/light lens broken

Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,524 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

all four coil springs corroded as marked

center exhaust box has fell apart inside as marked

o/s/r/light lens broken

Pass 21 May 2019 156,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 149,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,120 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking in sidewall but not to cords

Fail 4 Apr 2017 137,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint loose in hub (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres cracking in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,351 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 84,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,665 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 80,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,587 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,295 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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FA52 HBE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA52 HBE, 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 FA52 HBE registered?

FA52 HBE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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