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GJ05 ZXB

2005 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

204,140 mi
Last recorded204,140 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZXB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 204,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 204,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 200,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 200,022 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 195,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 195,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mounting corroded and broken away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both mirrors damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear body corroded outside of prescribed areas

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 191,903 miles

Both mirrors damaged

Corrosion to rear of body outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Minor corrosion to sill areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking/perishing. Nearside is worse

Fail 11 Feb 2022 191,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Both mirrors damaged

Corrosion to rear of body outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Minor corrosion to sill areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking/perishing. Nearside is worse

Pass 2 Feb 2021 186,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both mirrors damaged

corrosion to front offside sill, outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to rear of body outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Feb 2021 186,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both mirrors damaged

corrosion to front offside sill, outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to rear of body outside of prescribed areas

Pass 13 Feb 2020 182,597 miles

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Minor corrosion to front offside sill, outside of prescribed areas

Minor corrosion to rear of body outside of prescribed areas

Minor dampness around injectors/bleed-offs

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 182,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Minor corrosion to front offside sill, outside of prescribed areas

Minor corrosion to rear of body outside of prescribed areas

Minor dampness around injectors/bleed-offs

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 174,189 miles

Front nearside outer CV gaiter is slightly perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 163,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 163,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 153,491 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear tyres starting to crack and offside rear has a nail

Fail 27 Jan 2017 153,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside mirror damaged

rear tyres starting to crack and offside rear has a nail

Pass 12 Feb 2016 141,777 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,774 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 126,977 miles

indicator switch has slight inttermitant opperation

Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

indicator switch has slight inttermitant opperation

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,365 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 108,180 miles

Off/side mirror backing broken.

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

Fail 15 May 2013 108,180 miles

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

Off/side mirror backing broken.

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

Fail 18 May 2012 100,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,924 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,184 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,184 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

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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GJ05 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GJ05 ZXB, 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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GJ05 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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