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FG03 DSU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DSU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm, 205/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 147,860 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm, 205/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 145,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 145,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

accident damage noted to n s of vehicle

odometer not recording

Fail 23 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

accident damage noted to n s of vehicle

engine management light on

odometer not recording

Fail 19 Mar 2014

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

odometer not reading

Pass 19 Mar 2014

odometer not reading

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 109,434 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,279 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,479 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 52,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,671 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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FG03 DSU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG03 DSU, 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 FG03 DSU registered?

FG03 DSU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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