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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust back box peeling
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Advise brake pad wire insecure
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box peeling
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Advise brake pad wire insecure
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
subframe bolt heads covered in silicone
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
subframe bolt heads covered in silicone
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system has surface corrossion
steering rack damp
unable to open side loading doors. not able to test inner sills
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
exhaust system has surface corrossion
high level brake light not working
steering rack damp
unable to open side loading doors. not able to test inner sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?
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FJ53 SDO is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 FJ53 SDO, 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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FJ53 SDO is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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