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FJ03 XFK

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XFK
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023

alignment of exhaust

corrosion both outer sills and damage to n/s outer sill

corrosion on front brakes

front brake balance o/s slow

operation both front top suspension mountings

Pass 18 Mar 2022

alignment of exhaust

colour of all front indicators and side repeaters

corrosion on both front brake discs

damage to n/s outer sill

front brake balance o/s slow

uneven wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

alignment of exhaust

colour of all front indicators and side repeaters

corrosion on both front brake discs

damage to n/s outer sill

front brake balance o/s slow

uneven wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2021

blows on exhaust and security

colour both side repeaters and n/s/f indicator

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

damage to n/s outer sill

front and rear brake balance o/s slow

oil leak

rear number plate Borderline

Fail 7 Jan 2021

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

blows on exhaust and security

colour both side repeaters and n/s/f indicator

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

damage to n/s outer sill

front and rear brake balance o/s slow

oil leak

rear number plate Borderline

Pass 9 Jul 2019

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking next to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side loading door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

chip in bottom of windscreen not affecting view of the road

Fail 30 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side loading door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 157,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside washer not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 142,944 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 136,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012

Brake servo vaccuum is slow to re/generate after empty start-up and/or repeat pedal applications. Recommend investigate!

Oil leak/s

Play in handbrake lever/mechanism

Rear brake valve may be seizing? (minimal movement) recommend attention

Rear brakes op. noisey, consider full inspection?

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Some perrishing- nearside front brake hose

Fail 5 Mar 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo vaccuum is slow to re/generate after empty start-up and/or repeat pedal applications. Recommend investigate!

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Oil leak/s

Play in handbrake lever/mechanism

Rear brake valve may be seizing? (minimal movement) recommend attention

Rear brakes op. noisey, consider full inspection?

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Recommend remove rear silencer if vehicle is to be driven on the road!

Some perrishing- nearside front brake hose

Pass 9 Mar 2011
Fail 4 Mar 2011

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

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

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

front exhaust joint loose

Pass 11 Mar 2010 110,446 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 110,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 92,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,189 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 62,189 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,222 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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FJ03 XFK is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FJ03 XFK, 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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FJ03 XFK is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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