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FJ53 YJL

2003 Fiat Scudo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YJL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eng oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2014 90,120 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,183 miles

High level brake light disconnected

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,033 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,315 miles

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

slight play o/s s/rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,091 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 45,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,393 miles

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

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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FJ53 YJL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ53 YJL, 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 FJ53 YJL registered?

FJ53 YJL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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