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GJ55 GTF

2005 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,080 mi
Last recorded181,080 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GTF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 181,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mount mounting area corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 175,884 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front top mount plate has corrosion

both rear outer sills have corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2021 175,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front top mount plate has corrosion

both rear outer sills have corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 169,750 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 169,750 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 161,192 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 154,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 154,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,081 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 146,081 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 135,035 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 135,035 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,514 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,514 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,682 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 90,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,395 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,215 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 78,206 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,594 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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GJ55 GTF is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GJ55 GTF, 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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What year was GJ55 GTF registered?

GJ55 GTF is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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