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FD53 EUU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,745 mi
Last recorded159,745 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 EUU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 159,745 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 159,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 159,680 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 150,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 137,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 137,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 131,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 113,928 miles

brake load sensing valve linkage stiff

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

slight play in steering rack

sump rusting

Fail 5 Oct 2009 113,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake load sensing valve linkage stiff

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

slight play in steering rack

sump rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,674 miles

both front wiper blades torn slightly.

front number plate tarnished.

slight play in steering rack.

sump rusting.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,106 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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FD53 EUU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD53 EUU, 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 FD53 EUU registered?

FD53 EUU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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