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FG53 YLA

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,909 mi
Last recorded164,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YLA
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 164,909 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 164,897 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 160,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 160,497 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 148,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates peeling

Fail 11 Sep 2012 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front & rear number plates peeling

Pass 9 Sep 2011 129,242 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Sep 2010 108,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror housing broken

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,170 miles

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)

brake pedal rubber worn through

o/s/f dood mirror casing missing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 84,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

brake pedal rubber worn through

o/s/f dood mirror casing missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,623 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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FG53 YLA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG53 YLA, 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 FG53 YLA registered?

FG53 YLA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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