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GJ56 XAU

2006 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

294,833 mi
Last recorded294,833 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Scudo97,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XAU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 294,833 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 294,816 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Lamp has no more adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 273,870 miles

All previous welding repairs covered with under seal

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion out of prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion out of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Dec 2021 273,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear corroded out of prescribed areas

nearside rear corroded out of prescribe areas

Pass 18 Dec 2020

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 256,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2018 243,028 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle main bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 243,028 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle main bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 221,014 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 221,014 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 201,187 miles

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

nearside door mirror cover loose

Fail 21 Sep 2016 201,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror cover loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 180,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 180,569 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 157,938 miles

mileage not displayed

offside side loading door not opening from outside

Fail 22 Sep 2014 157,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

mileage not displayed

offside side loading door not opening from outside

Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,320 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread

nearside door mirror cover insecure and damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 141,089 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn low on tread

nearside door mirror cover insecure and damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs wasting on inner edges

nearside door mirror cover loose

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,943 miles

chips noted in windsceen

unable to open offside side door by outside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mirror covers loose

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,135 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Rear brakes noisey - squealing.

Rear silencer starting to corrode.

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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GJ56 XAU is a 2006 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,177 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 GJ56 XAU, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ56 XAU is a 2006 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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