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FY03 MDE

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 MDE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 81,913 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,235 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

oil level low

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,636 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,430 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,339 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,634 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 62,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,156 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 56,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,214 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,160 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,646 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,646 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 45,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,658 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 37,658 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,642 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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FY03 MDE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 MDE, 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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FY03 MDE is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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