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GF05 VKA

2005 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

325,788 mi
Last recorded325,788 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VKA
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 325,788 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED AND OUTER SILLS

Oil leak ()

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

SLIDING DOOR HINGES WORN

Fail 2 Feb 2018 325,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED AND OUTER SILLS

Oil leak ()

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

SLIDING DOOR HINGES WORN

Pass 18 Sep 2017 321,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 320,642 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning harness (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven service brake imbalance (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 310,610 miles

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

slight damage to offside and nearside front outer body sills.

slight dampness of oil at power steering rack.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 288,473 miles

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

slight damage to outer body sill.

slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 5 Feb 2016

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

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

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

slight damage to outer body sill.

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 264,652 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel hose into fuel tank twisted.

slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 264,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel hose into fuel tank twisted.

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 238,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise horn weak

advise n/s cv boot slight split (not leaking)

advise oil leak from turbo intercooler hose

advise spare tyre carrier insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2014 237,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise horn weak

advise n/s cv boot slight split (not leaking)

advise oil leak from turbo intercooler hose

advise spare tyre carrier insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2013 211,028 miles

slight oil leak on power steering rack and pinion.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 211,023 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak on power steering rack and pinion.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 198,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 191,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 182,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 170,847 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/s/r wheel is steel not aloy

Pass 16 Dec 2010 170,847 miles

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

o/s/r wheel is steel not aloy

Pass 15 Jun 2010 157,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Dec 2009 139,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2008 109,841 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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GF05 VKA is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,714 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 GF05 VKA, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF05 VKA is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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