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FX51 EBJ

2001 Fiat Scudo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 EBJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,142 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative... nearside and offside stop lamps working

minor fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

rear nearside door no access from out side

Pass 9 Feb 2016

front brake disc excessively corroded on inner surface but brake performance ok

front to rear fuel lines loosely supported

Fail 2 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake disc excessively corroded on inner surface but brake performance ok

front to rear fuel lines loosely supported

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,844 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)

o/s front cv boot twisted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Jan 2012 84,093 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,881 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 82,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 82,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2010 82,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,340 miles

Fuel leak or spillage?under bonnet,no leak evident from system?

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)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,340 miles

Fuel leak or spillage?under bonnet,no leak evident from system?

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,020 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 53,722 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 53,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FX51 EBJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 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 FX51 EBJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX51 EBJ registered?

FX51 EBJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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